Markets Set for Volatile Open Amid Weak Global Cues

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Global markets stayed subdued after US profit booking, while Asian markets traded mixed to lower. Gift Nifty signals a negative opening, with Nifty’s 24,400 level in focus. The update covers previous session movement, sector trends, broader markets, and key intraday levels.

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Indian markets are likely to open on a cautious note, as Gift Nifty signals a negative start. Nifty spot is expected to trade in the range of 24,100-24,500 in today’s session. Global cues remain subdued after profit booking in US markets, while Asian markets are trading mixed to lower. Lower crude prices may offer some support, but volatility is expected to remain in focus.

Benchmark indices witnessed a choppy session on 7th May, with volatility staying elevated due to the weekly expiry of Sensex. Despite supportive global cues and a sharp cool-off in crude oil prices, the market failed to sustain momentum at higher levels.

At close, the Sensex declined 114 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 77,844.52. The Nifty slipped 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to close at 24,326.65.

Sectoral performance remained mixed. Nifty Auto, Realty, Chemical, and Metal indices supported the market, while selling pressure was seen in Nifty IT, FMCG, and Consumer Durable stocks.

The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices. The Midcap 100 index touched a fresh all-time high and closed with a gain of 1.10%, while the Smallcap index advanced 0.87%.

Nifty formed a small bearish candlestick pattern with shadows on both sides, signalling consolidation amid stock-specific action. The index started on a positive note but failed to sustain above 24,400 and closed flat.

Nifty is currently placed near the upper band of its last 10-session trading range of 23,800-24,400. A breakout and close above 24,400 may open upside towards 24,600 and 24,800 in the coming weeks. Stock-specific action is expected to remain in focus during the quarterly earnings season.

Failure to move above 24,400 may extend consolidation in the 24,400-23,800 range. Short-term support is placed at 23,800, which is near the almost identical low of the last two weeks.

For today, Nifty has resistance at 24,400 and 24,490, while support is placed at 24,200 and 24,110. Bank Nifty has resistance at 56,280 and 56,550, with support at 55,720 and 55,400.

US markets saw mild profit booking after recent record closes. The S&P 500 closed at 7,337.10, down 28.01 points or 0.38%. The Dow Jones ended at 49,601.95, down 314.04 points or 0.63%. The Nasdaq closed at 25,806.20, down 32.75 points or 0.13%, while the Russell 2000 stood at 2,839.63, down 47.15 points or 1.63%.

Crude oil fell nearly 1%, while VIX stood at 17.07, down 0.33 points or 1.90%, as US-Iran tensions kept caution in focus.

Asian markets traded mixed to lower after Wall Street’s correction. Nikkei 225 stood at 62,581.31, down 252.46 points or 0.40%, while S&P/ASX 200 was at 8,780.9, down 97.2 points or 1.09%.

Focus will remain on US-Iran negotiations, oil prices, the ongoing earnings season, and Nifty’s key 24,200-24,400 range.

Indian markets are likely to begin the session on a cautious note, with Gift Nifty indicating a negative opening. Nifty’s 24,400 level remains the key resistance to watch, while 24,200 and 24,110 act as intraday support levels. With weak global cues, mixed Asian markets, and continued focus on earnings, the session may remain volatile and range-bound.

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Markets Set for Volatile Open Amid Weak Global Cues

Published Date : 08 May 2026

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