US markets gained, led by tech stocks, as investors overlook government shutdown concerns. Gold surpassed $3,800, while crude prices eased. Asian markets traded mixed ahead of RBA policy. Nifty faces resistance at 24,800, support at 24,500. Stay tuned for updates.
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U.S. markets closed higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq, as investors bought big technology stocks and looked past concerns over a potential government shutdown and cautious commentary from the Federal Reserve.
S&P 500: +0.26% at 6,661.21
Nasdaq Composite: +0.48% at 22,591.15
Dow Jones Industrial Average: +68.78 points (+0.15%) at 46,316.07
President Trump is scheduled to meet congressional leaders to extend government funding before Tuesday midnight, in a bid to avoid a shutdown that could disrupt services and delay key economic data.
Global equities advanced last week, supported by Wall Street’s record highs after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since December. Norway and Canada also eased policy, contributing to a positive global sentiment.
U.S. yields and the dollar edged higher.
Oil prices declined, while gold logged its fifth consecutive weekly gain.
Asian markets opened firm, tracking Wall Street, with China’s upcoming rate decision in focus.
Other Asset Classes
Gold: Surged past $3,800 an ounce for the first time on Monday. Spot gold eased 0.1% to $3,828.26/oz.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield: Eased to 4.16%.
Crude Oil: Brent futures fell 0.69% to $67.50; WTI slipped 0.63% to $63.05, as Kurdistan resumed exports and OPEC+ considered raising output for November.
Dollar Index: Steady at 97.9.
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday, with investors awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision. The RBA is expected to hold rates at 3.6%, constrained by high inflation.
Australia (S&P/ASX 200): +0.1%
Japan (Nikkei 225): -0.17%
Japan (Topix): -0.21%
South Korea (Kospi): +0.27%
South Korea (Kosdaq): +0.18%
Hong Kong (Hang Seng futures): 26,735 vs last close of 26,622.88
Gift Nifty indicates a flat opening for Indian markets. Nifty spot is likely to consolidate within 24,500–24,850.
Previous Session – Indian Market
Indian benchmarks ended flat on September 29 after a volatile, range-bound session, with the Nifty posting its seventh straight decline. Early gains fizzled as selling pressure persisted.
Sensex: -61.52 points (-0.08%) at 80,364.94
Nifty: -19.80 points (-0.08%) at 24,634.90
Gainers: Oil & Gas, PSU Banks, Energy, Realty (~+1%)
Losers: Media (-1%)
Midcap index rose 0.3%, while small-cap slipped slightly.
Investors remain cautious ahead of the RBI policy decision. Weakness in IT and pharma sectors, along with uncertainty around the US–India trade deal, continue to weigh on sentiment.
Nifty Outlook (Short-Term)
On the daily chart, Nifty formed a bearish candle with a long upper shadow, indicating selling at higher levels. The index is approaching a key support zone at 24,500–24,400 (aligned with swing lows and the 200-DMA).
Support: 24,500–24,400
Resistance: 24,800–24,900
A move above 24,900 may confirm a short-term bottom, opening room for 25,100–25,200. Until then, rallies are expected to face selling pressure.
Intraday Levels
Resistance: 24,750 & 24,820
Support: 24,580 & 24,500
Bank Nifty Intraday Levels
Resistance: 54,850 & 55,000
Support: 54,080 & 53,800
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