Indian Stock Market: Key Changes Over the Weekend – Gift Nifty, US Retail Sales, Japan GDP & More

From global market trends to economic indicators, here’s what could influence Sensex and Nifty 50 as the week begins.

February 17, 2025: Indian Stock Market: Key Updates & Global Cues for Sensex & Nifty

The Indian stock market is set to open on a cautious note on Monday following mixed global cues. With the Sensex and Nifty 50 extending their losing streak for eight straight sessions, investors remain wary of foreign fund outflows, the rupee-dollar movement, and weak corporate earnings.

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Here are eight key factors that could impact the market this week:

1. Gift Nifty Today

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• Trading Level: 22,960 (Discount of 35 points from Nifty futures’ previous close)
• Indicates: A negative opening for Sensex & Nifty

2. Wall Street Performance

• Dow Jones: ↓ 0.37% (Closed at 44,546.08)
• S&P 500: ↓ 0.01% (Closed at 6,114.63)
• Nasdaq: ↑ 0.41% (Closed at 20,026.77)
• Key Stocks: Nvidia (+2.6%), Apple (+1.3%), Microsoft (-0.5%), Amazon (-0.7%)

US stock markets are closed today (Feb 17) for President’s Day.

3. US Retail Sales

• Retail sales fell 0.9% in January (vs. expected 0.1% decline)
• Impact: Weak consumer spending raises economic concerns

4. Japan GDP Growth

• Q4 Growth: 2.8% annualized (vs. 1.0% expected)
• Impact: Positive for Asian markets, but Nikkei 225 remains flat

5. Asian Market Trends

• Nikkei 225: Flat
• Topix: ↑ 0.15%
• Kospi: ↑ 0.18%
• Kosdaq: ↑ 0.35%
• Hang Seng futures: Indicate a lower opening

6. Rupee & Dollar Movement

• Dollar Index: 106.79 (fell 1.2% last week)
• Yen: 151.94 per dollar
• Euro: $1.0485
• Pound: $1.2577

7. Gold & Oil Prices

• Gold: $2,885.95 per ounce (↑ 0.1%)
• Brent Crude: $74.43 per barrel (↓ 0.41%)
• WTI Crude: $70.37 per barrel (↓ 0.52%)

8. Domestic Market Sentiment

• Sensex: ↓ 199.76 pts (Closed at 75,939.21)
• Nifty 50: ↓ 102.15 pts (Closed at 22,929.25)
• Sectoral Impact: Services, Industrials, Power & Realty dragged indices lower

Market Outlook:

With investor sentiment subdued due to weak earnings, global uncertainties, and foreign outflows, the market could remain volatile in the coming sessions.

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