Stocks Market Today: Indian Markets Likely to Open Higher on Thursday – But Are Traders in Weekend Mood?
Good morning, market watchers! Grab your coffee, check your portfolios, and brace yourselves: today could be a tricky dance between optimism and mid week lethargy. The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Thursday, following a wave of upbeat global cues. Yet, there’s a catch-this is the last trading day before the weekend, and as anyone who has watched the markets closely knows, Thursday mood often sneaks in a dose of caution or laziness in market participants. Investors, traders, and even the most disciplined analysts sometimes get caught in what I like to call the “ upcoming weekend mood effect.”
So, should you ride the upward momentum, or play it safe? Let’s break it down.
Stock Market On Wednesday: Sensex & Nifty Closing Points
- Sensex Closing: 82,276.07 points
- Sensex Change: +50.15 points (+0.06%)
- Nifty 50 Closing: 25,482.50 points
- Nifty 50 Change: +57.85 points (+0.23%)
The Indian markets ended modestly higher on Wednesday, with Sensex up 50 points and Nifty 50 gaining 58 points, reflecting cautious optimism amid global cues and selective sectoral participation.
What Will Shape The Stock Market Today?
Asian Markets
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.1% to a record 59,199.31.
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Topix rose 1.45%, South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.65%, Kosdaq +0.57%.
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Hong Kong Hang Seng futures point to a higher opening.
Wall Street Performance
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Dow Jones +307.65 points (+0.63%) to 49,482.15
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S&P 500 +56.06 points (+0.81%) to 6,946.13
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Nasdaq +288.40 points (+1.26%) to 23,152.08
Tech stocks led gains with Microsoft +2.98%, Apple +0.77%, Amazon +1%, Meta +2.25%, Nvidia +1.44%.
The rally is a response to improving global conditions. Asian markets performed strongly overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossing the 59,000 mark for the first time, while the Topix rose 1.45%, South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.65%, and the Kosdaq gained 0.57%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures also indicate a strong start.
Wall Street extended its upward momentum, boosting global sentiment, as the Dow Jones rose 0.63%, the_toggle S&P 500 gained 0.81%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.26%. The rally was led by technology giants Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia, with Nvidia rising 1.44% after reporting strong earnings.
Indian traders view these positive global cues as signs of optimism, encouraging them to buy or hold positions toward the week’s close.
Commodity Changes
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Crude Oil: Brent crude at $71.07/bbl, WTI at $65.58/bbl-slightly higher ahead of talks, but volatility remains.
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Gold & Silver: Gold steadied at $5,170.75/oz; silver at $89.16/oz, signaling safe-haven demand amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.
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Dollar & Currencies: Dollar index slipped to 97.592; yen strengthened slightly; euro and pound steady.
These are the macro forces that traders need to watch today-especially with Weekend lurking.
Key Events That Will Trigger The Stock Market Today
US Tariffs
The new tariff increase from 10% to 15% could create a changing environment for international trade. Investors need to watch closely to see whether this leads to temporary price volatility or develops into a longer-term global trade trend.
US–Iran Talks
Indirect nuclear negotiations between the two nations aim to reduce tensions through diplomatic efforts. A positive outcome could calm oil prices, while uncertainty may keep markets cautious. The key question for traders is whether there will be a breakthrough or another trigger for global market volatility.
Stock Market Outlook Today
Sensex Today
The Sensex is moving through important technical levels, creating uncertainty for traders. The index increased by 50.15 points (0.06%) to close at 82,276.07, and this modest gain has generated interest.
The big question now is: can the index cross the 20-day SMA at 82,500? A breakout could open the doors to 82,800–83,000, but profit booking at higher levels may pull it back toward 82,000–81,800, or even 81,200 if selling strengthens. So traders, what’s the plan- chase the breakout or wait for a dip? The next market move will depend on which side shows stronger conviction, as current conditions remain uncertain between the bulls and the bears.
Nifty 50 Today
Traders are closely watching the Nifty 50 as it moves in a suspenseful range. The index closed at 25,482.50 after gaining 57.85 points, a rise of 0.23%. It formed a small red candle with a long upper shadow, indicating that buyers attempted to push higher but sellers capped the gains. Immediate resistance lies between 25,650 and 25,750, while stronger hurdles are seen near 25,700–25,800. On the downside, support is placed at 25,400–25,350, and a break below 25,300 could drag the index toward 25,000. The RSI stands at 47, signaling a mild bearish bias. The key question for traders now is whether Nifty will break out or remain range-bound.
(With Inputs From Reuters)
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