Global shares fell sharply led by declines in Microsoft and Meta, while Asian markets rebounded. Indian equities extended losses with Nifty facing resistance near 26,100. Analysts expect short-term consolidation before a potential breakout towards 26,277–26,500.
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Global equities slipped on Thursday, posting their steepest fall in three weeks as heavyweight tech stocks like Microsoft and Meta led the decline. The U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen following updates from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, keeping investors cautious.
Markets digested Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s latest comments, which dampened hopes of another rate cut in December. The remarks came after the Fed’s 25-basis-point easing earlier in the week.
Additionally, sentiment was muted after President Trump announced a tariff-cut deal with China’s President Xi, aimed at reducing fentanyl trade, resuming U.S. soybean purchases, and maintaining rare earth exports — broadly in line with market expectations.
Dow Jones: ↓ 109.88 pts (–0.23%) to 47,522.12
S&P 500: ↓ 68.25 pts (–0.99%) to 6,822.34
Nasdaq Composite: ↓ 377.33 pts (–1.57%) to 23,581.14
Other Asset Classes
U.S. 10-year yield: ↑ 3.1 bps to 4.09%
U.S. 2-year yield: ↑ 2 bps to 3.61%
Dollar Index (DXY): ↑ 0.39% to 99.51
Gold (Spot): ↑ 0.2% at $4,031.53/oz
U.S. Crude: ↑ 0.15% at $60.64/barrel
Brent Crude: ↑ 0.12% at $65/barrel
Oil prices steadied as investors weighed the implications of the renewed U.S.–China trade pact.
Asian equities started mostly higher on Friday, tracking a rebound in U.S. futures as investors shifted focus to Apple and Amazon earnings.
Japan’s Nikkei surged 2.1% to a record 52,391.45 in early trade.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.4% to around 8,920, ending a three-day losing streak as gold and mining stocks gained on firmer commodity prices.
Gift Nifty signals a flat start for Indian equities, with Nifty expected to trade between 25,700–26,100 in today’s session.
Previous Session Highlights (Oct 30)
Indian equities opened weak, with Nifty 50 slipping below 26,000 amid global caution post-Fed rate decision.
Nifty 50 : ↓ 176 pts (–0.68%) to 25,877.85
Sensex: ↓ 593 pts (–0.70%) to 84,404.46
Broader markets were relatively stable — Nifty Midcap 100 and Small-cap 100 fell only 0.1% each. Sectorally, Healthcare, Financials, and Pharma led the decline (–0.7% each), while Realty (+0.13%) and Energy (+0.04%) were the only gainers.
Nifty formed a bearish candlestick pattern with lower highs and lower lows, signaling profit booking near 26,100. The index continues to consolidate within 25,700–26,100, suggesting a healthy retracement after a 1,500-point rally over four weeks.
View:
Consolidation phase may persist before a breakout.
Primary uptrend remains intact; use dips to accumulate quality stocks.
Upside targets: 26,277 → 26,500
Support zone: 25,700–25,500
Intraday Levels – Nifty
Resistance: 25,970 / 26,050
Support: 25,800 / 25,720
Intraday Levels – Bank Nifty
Resistance: 58,290 / 58,580
Support: 57,800 / 57,550
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