Global equities slipped amid renewed risk aversion, pressuring Asian markets and Indian benchmarks. With weak sentiment, FPI outflows, and derivative resistance overhead, Nifty and Bank Nifty remain range-bound with downside risks if key supports break.
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U.S. equity markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday but failed to sustain early gains as selling pressure intensified through the session. The mood quickly turned risk-off, pushing all three major indices firmly into negative territory.
The Nasdaq witnessed the sharpest decline, shedding 418.14 points or 1.8% to close at 22,693.32, dragged down by weakness in technology stocks. The S&P 500 slipped 78.83 points or 1.2% to end at 6,721.43, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 228.29 points or 0.5%, settling at 47,885.97.
Among individual stocks, Oracle declined over 5% after reports suggested that Blue Owl Capital would not back a proposed $10 billion data centre deal. Oracle, however, clarified that discussions for its Michigan project remain on track, even without Blue Owl’s participation.
Bond markets remained relatively stable, with the U.S. 2-year yield inching up 0.8 basis points to 3.487%, while the 10-year yield was largely unchanged at 4.149%.
Gold prices held firm amid risk aversion, with spot gold trading around $4,325 per ounce. The dollar index hovered near 98.3, showing little movement from the previous close.
Crude oil prices rebounded, supported by short-covering and easing geopolitical concerns. WTI crude gained 1.7% to $56.87 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 1.5% to $60.55 per barrel.
Asian equities opened lower, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street. A renewed risk-off sentiment weighed on regional markets, particularly on technology stocks. Equity markets in Japan and Australia declined, while Hong Kong equity futures also traded lower. In contrast, demand for shorter-duration U.S. Treasuries and precious metals remained resilient.
Gift Nifty indicates a flat to mildly negative opening for Indian equities. For the day, the index is expected to trade within a 25,700–26,050 range.
Indian equity benchmarks extended losses for the third consecutive session on December 17, as markets slipped sharply from intraday highs amid heightened volatility.
Persistent FPI outflows, continued rupee weakness, and delays in finalising India–US trade negotiations kept investor sentiment subdued. Oil prices rebounded during the session, with U.S. crude rising 1.3% to $55.97 per barrel and Brent crude gaining 1.15% to $59.60 per barrel, trimming losses from the prior session.
At the close, the Sensex declined 120.21 points (0.14%) to 84,559.65, while the Nifty fell 41.55 points (0.16%) to 25,818.55.
On the sectoral front, Nifty PSU Bank outperformed, rising 1.3%, followed by Nifty Metal, which gained 0.25%. In contrast, Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Media underperformed, declining 1% and 1.7%, respectively.
Broader markets remained under pressure, with mid-cap stocks falling 0.54% and small-cap stocks declining 0.73%.
The Nifty formed its second consecutive bearish candle, creating a lower high and a lower low, indicating that the corrective phase extended for another session.
The index has strong support in the 25,700–25,800 zone, supported by the 50-day EMA, last week’s low, and a key retracement level. Holding above this zone is crucial for any near-term recovery. A sustained close below this support could open the door for a further decline towards 25,500–25,400.
On the upside, immediate resistance is placed near 26,000, coinciding with a downward trendline from recent highs. A decisive breakout above this level could push the index towards the 26,200–26,300 zone.
Resistance: 25,890 | 25,970
Support: 25,750 | 25,670
Bank Nifty – Intraday Levels
Resistance: 59,130 | 59,400
Support: 58,750 | 58,500
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