Indian Stock Market Today: 6 Key Overnight Cues from Gift Nifty to Trump’s Tariff Threats

Markets eye a positive open as global cues improve and Gift Nifty shows an early uptick; investors remain cautious amid Trump’s tariff uncertainty and soft U.S. consumer data.

March 26, 2025: The Indian stock market is set for a positive start on Wednesday, March 26, backed by strong global cues and a steady performance by U.S. equities overnight. Both the Sensex and Nifty 50 ended marginally higher in Tuesday’s volatile session, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive sessions.

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As market sentiment remains upbeat, here are the six key factors influencing the opening bell:

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1. Gift Nifty Points to Green Start

Gift Nifty was trading around 23,757, indicating a 50-point premium over Nifty futures’ previous close. This signals a positive start for benchmark indices.

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2. Asian Markets Inch Up

Stocks in Tokyo and Sydney opened higher, while Hong Kong futures hinted at mild gains. The positive tone followed a late rally on Wall Street, despite weak U.S. consumer confidence data.

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3. Wall Street Edges Higher

The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, notching its longest winning streak in seven weeks. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq also gained modestly. Gains were supported by investor optimism around tech stocks and selective risk-on sentiment.

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4. Trump’s Tariff Threats Cause Jitters

President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff rhetoric—including a proposed 25% “secondary tariff” on nations importing oil from Venezuela (like India and China)—has introduced fresh global economic concerns. Despite the volatility, some relief may come from potential tariff relaxations for India.

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5. Gold Prices Climb Amid Uncertainty

Gold surged to $3,021.88/oz on safe-haven demand. With tariff tension brewing, inflation concerns are leading investors to hedge via precious metals, potentially diverting some attention from equities.

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6. Dollar Index Softens Slightly

After peaking at 104.46, the U.S. Dollar Index dipped slightly to 104.19, providing some respite for emerging market currencies, including the INR, which recently halted a nine-day rally but remains strong overall.

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