Pre-Market 11 September 2026: GIFT Nifty Hints At Weak Opening; US CPI, Oil In Focus Today
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Indian equities could see a weak start on Friday as GIFT Nifty hints at a negative opening, while Brent crude remains above $100 and stronger US inflation data has lifted Fed rate-hike expectations.
Indian equities head into Friday after a volatile session as investors await key US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, with the US-Iran war adding to uncertainty.
How Did Indian Markets Close On Thursday?
The domestic market stayed volatile through Thursday's session, which coincided with the expiry of monthly derivative contracts. The Sensex rose 0.19% to 74,902.59, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.20% to 23,477.80 on Thursday. However, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices slipped.
The rupee closed at 95.44 per dollar, as higher oil prices and dollar demand weighed on the currency. Brent crude oil price rose 3.4% on Wednesday, moving above $100 a barrel for the first time since July. It gained another 0.3% on Thursday to $101.52 a barrel.
Global Markets
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.60% at 52,064.10, the S&P 500 was lower by 0.58% at 7,591.88 and the Nasdaq Composite had fallen 0.65% to 26,081.73.
European equities ended lower. The FTSE 100 fell 0.57% to 10,608.92, while the CAC index declined 0.49% to 8,116.76.
Asian markets were mixed. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.20% to 65,270.95, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.27% to 24,954.47.
GIFT Nifty Update
At 7:54 AM on 11 September 2026, GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,350.00, down 110 points, or 0.47%, hinting at a weak opening for Indian equities today.
Nifty 50 Technical View
The 23,350-23,330 zone is now a key support area for the Nifty 50. A sustained break below 23,330 could take the index towards 23,200.
On the upside, 23,550-23,580 is the immediate resistance band. The next hurdle comes at 23,800.
What Could Shape Friday's Trade?
US consumer inflation will be the main data point for global markets on Friday. For Indian markets, crude and the rupee remain closely linked. Any fresh move in oil or another escalation around the Middle East could add to pressure on the currency and worsen the inflation outlook.
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