Global markets rose as tech stocks led gains and expectations of a Fed rate cut lifted sentiment. India’s Nifty showed consolidation with positive bias, supported by robust GDP and trade progress. Key stock news and derivative levels indicate cautious optimism.
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The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, with Intel leading tech gains amid holiday-shortened trading. The benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added 0.7%.
The major U.S. indices rebounded last week, fueled by renewed expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Sentiment was further boosted by speculation about a more dovish Fed Chair successor. Reports suggest White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett is the front-runner to succeed Jerome Powell, and he is expected to favor significantly lower interest rates in line with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Investors will focus on key economic data this week, including the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a preferred Fed inflation gauge, scheduled for release on December 5.
U.S. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year Treasury climbing over 2 basis points to 4.023%.
Spot gold surged 1% to a two-week high, closing at $4,192.78 per ounce.
The Dollar Index edged up 0.06% to 99.59.
Brent crude futures for January fell 0.22%, closing at $63.20 per barrel.
Asia-Pacific markets started December on a mixed note as traders awaited China’s manufacturing data and rising expectations of a U.S. rate cut.
Japan’s Nikkei 225: -0.47%
Topix index: -0.27%
South Korea Kospi: +0.26%
Kosdaq: +1.29%
Gift Nifty
Early signals point to a positive opening, with Nifty expected to trade between 26,100–26,450 in today’s session.
Previous Session Recap
On November 28, Indian markets ended nearly flat, with Nifty hovering around 26,200. Positive sentiment followed constructive progress in India–US trade negotiations. India’s GDP growth for Q2 FY26 came in at a robust 8.2%, released post-market on Friday.
Sensex: 85,706.67 (-13 points / -0.02%)
Nifty: 26,202.95 (-13 points / -0.05%)
Midcap and small-cap indices ended muted.
Sector movers: Pharma, media, and auto advanced 0.5–1%, while power, oil & gas, and telecom declined 0.5–0.7%.
Nifty formed a small-bodied candle with shadows in both directions, indicating consolidation amid stock-specific activity near all-time highs.
Positive bias expected, with levels targeting 26,500 and 26,800 in the coming week.
Immediate support: 26,000
Short-term support: 25,800–25,700 (aligned with 20-day EMA and lower band of two-month rising channel)
Maintaining above these support levels will keep the positive bias intact.
Intraday Levels for Nifty
Resistance: 26,340 & 26,450
Support: 26,180 & 26,100
Bank Nifty Intraday Levels
Resistance: 60,100 & 60,330
Support: 59,630 & 59,450
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