Sensex, Nifty Set For Positive Opening Amid Global Market Rally
February 14, 2025: Stock Market Overnight: 8 Key Developments Impacting Sensex & Nifty
Indian stock markets are expected to open higher today following a global market rally and key developments from the Modi-Trump bilateral talks in Washington DC.
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1. Global Market Rally Boosts Sentiment
- Asian markets saw gains after Wall Street ended on a positive note, led by tech stocks.
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.15%, while Topix rose 0.31%.
- South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.14% and Kosdaq jumped 0.74%.
2. Gift Nifty Indicates A Strong Opening
- Gift Nifty was trading around 23,195, nearly 87 points above Nifty Futures’ previous close, signaling a positive opening for Indian indices.
3. Wall Street Ends Higher Amid Trump’s Trade Policy
- US stock markets surged as Trump unveiled reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners.
- Dow Jones gained 0.77% to 44,711.43
- S&P 500 jumped 1.04% to 6,115.07
- Nasdaq climbed 1.50% to 19,945.64
Tech stocks led the gains:
✔ Tesla (+5.9%)
✔ Nvidia (+3.2%)
✔ Apple (+2%)
4. Modi-Trump Meeting: Key Announcements
Also Read: Trump Announces Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to India Amid Strengthening Ties with PM Modi
- F-35 Fighter Jets for India: Trump confirmed the sale of state-of-the-art F-35 stealth fighters to India.
- Defense & Trade Boost: India & US aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
- Tariff Talks: PM Modi and Trump discussed easing tariffs to avoid a trade war.
5. US Economic Data Highlights
- Producer Price Index (PPI):
- US producer prices rose 0.4% in January, beating expectations of 0.3% growth.
- Inflation concerns remain as PPI increased 3.5% year-on-year.
- US Jobless Claims:
- Unemployment claims dropped by 7,000 to 213,000, signaling a strong labor market.
6. Currency & Commodities Update
- US Dollar Index fell 0.76% to 107.09.
- Gold prices remained stable at $2,929 per ounce, poised for a seventh consecutive weekly gain.
7. Indian Stock Market Performance (Previous Session)
- Sensex closed at 76,138.97, down 32.11 points (0.04%).
- Nifty 50 ended at 23,031.40, slipping 13.85 points (0.06%).
The market erased early gains due to fag-end selling pressure, extending the losing streak to seven consecutive sessions.
8. Key Market Outlook & Strategy
- Analysts expect volatility as markets react to Modi-Trump talks and US tariff policies.
- Sector to Watch:
✅ Defense stocks (F-35 jet deal)
✅ Tech stocks (Positive US market cues)
✅ Oil & gas stocks (India-US energy agreements)
Bottom Line: Will Modi-Trump Talks Lift Market Sentiment?
With global markets rallying, Gift Nifty showing strength, and India-US trade & defense deals progressing, investors can expect a positive start to the Indian trading session today.
📈 Stay tuned for live updates as the market reacts to these major developments!
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