U.S. stocks closed higher on rate cut expectations, while Asian markets followed suit. Indian markets ended flat amid rupee weakness, RBI policy anticipation, and derivative pressures. Nifty shows intraday volatility, with support at 25,900–25,800 and resistance near 26,160.
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U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by economic data that strengthened expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. However, gains were capped as Microsoft shares fell, limiting broader market upside.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: +408.44 points (+0.86%) at 47,882.90
S&P 500: +20.35 points (+0.30%) at 6,849.72
Nasdaq Composite: +40.42 points (+0.17%) at 23,454.09
Markets also monitored speculation around Jerome Powell’s successor, with White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett emerging as a top contender. President Trump is expected to announce his pick early next year.
Other asset classes:
US10Y yield: 4.059% (-2.9 bps)
US2Y yield: 3.486% (-3 bps)
Gold: $4,213/oz
Silver: $58.6/oz
Dollar index: 98.96
Brent crude: $62.81 (+0.22%)
WTI crude: $59.11 (+0.27%)
Asian markets opened higher on Thursday, following U.S. gains and fresh signs of a cooling job market, which further strengthened rate cut expectations.
Gift Nifty indicates a flat to negative start for today, with the Nifty likely to trade between 25,800 – 26,200.
Previous session review (December 3, 2025):
Indian indices closed flat amid volatility, as investors awaited the upcoming RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. While a 25 bps repo rate cut is anticipated, stronger-than-expected GDP data may delay immediate easing.
Sensex: 85,106.81 (-31.46 points / -0.04%)
Nifty: 25,986.00 (-46.20 points / -0.18%)
Midcap index: -1%
Small-cap index: -0.7%
Sectoral performance:
IT, Media, Private Banks, Telecom: +0.2–0.7%
PSU Banks: -3%
Oil & Gas, Metals, Power, PSU, Capital Goods, Consumer Durables: -0.5–1.5%
The session’s subdued performance was primarily driven by the rupee slipping to a record low against the U.S. dollar.
The Nifty formed a high-wave candle on Wednesday, showing a small real body with long wicks on both sides, indicating intraday volatility. Buying interest emerged near the lower end of the two-month rising channel.
Key resistance: 26,070 & 26,160
Key support: 25,890 & 25,800
Bank Nifty Intraday Levels:
Resistance: 59,600 & 59,840
Support: 59,100 & 58,880
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