Pre-Market 27 July 2026: Sensex Ends The Week Down 0.43%; Fed Meeting, Crude Oil, And GIFT Nifty In Focus This Week

Dalal Street ended last week on a weak note as benchmark indices extended their decline amid higher crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

On Friday, 24 July, the BSE Sensex lost 0.43% to close at 76,059.77, while the Nifty 50 declined 0.43% to end at 23,767.45.

How Did Markets End Last Week?

The Indian market recorded its fourth straight weekly decline, with investors staying cautious through most of the week.

Banking stocks remained the biggest drag following mixed earnings from several lenders. The rise in crude oil prices, geopolitical developments in West Asia and a weaker rupee added to the pressure.

Global Cues Before Monday's Opening Bell

US equities traded mixed on Friday. On 24 July, Dow Jones closed at 51,947.25, up 0.46%. The S&P 500 closed at 7,411.98, up 0.05%. However, NASDAQ ended the week in red, falling by 0.64% to close at 24,975.82. The numbers reflect continued caution after the first round of big tech earnings.

European markets ended in positive territory. The FTSE 100 was at 10,736.23, up by 0.91%. France's CAC 40 stood at 8,372.28, up 0.88%.

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at 64,611.15. Hong Kong's Hang Seng settled at 24,963.23, while Singapore's Straits Times ended at 5,588.34.

GIFT Nifty Indicates A Soft Start

On 27 July at 7:27 am, GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,942.00, up 114 points (0.48%). The indicator is hovering above Friday's Nifty close of 23,767.45, suggesting that sentiment is likely to be positive on Monday.

Nifty & Sensex: Levels To Watch

• Nifty Support: 23,600-23,100
• Nifty Resistance: 24,000-24,400

Nifty has slipped below its month-long consolidation band of 23,800-24,400. The 23,600 zone now becomes the first support to watch. A break below it may expose the index to the previous swing low near 23,100.

• Sensex Support: 75,800-75,700
• Sensex Resistance: 76,300

On the upside, 24,000-24,100 is the first resistance zone, followed by 24,400. For the Sensex, 76,300 remains the immediate hurdle, while 75,800-75,700 is expected to provide support.

What Will Be The Market Outlook Today?

The spotlight shifts to central banks and economic data. The US Federal Reserve's policy announcement, along with inflation and GDP figures, headline this week's global calendar.

Domestic investors will also track IIP data for fresh clues on economic momentum.

Oil prices have returned to the forefront after Brent's recent rally. Alongside that, quarterly earnings are expected to keep individual stocks active.

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