Pre-Market 15 September 2026: GIFT Nifty Hints At Positive Start; Oil, Fed Outlook On Radar
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GIFT Nifty hints at a positive start for Indian equities on Tuesday. Brent crude near $106, AI stocks under pressure, and the upcoming Fed decision remain key market cues.
Indian equities are set to return to trading on Tuesday after the extended weekend, with GIFT Nifty hinting at a positive start as higher oil prices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks, and the upcoming Fed decision remain key market cues.
Indian Markets Recap
The domestic benchmarks ended last week lower for a fifth straight week. On Friday, the BSE Sensex fell 0.16% to 74,781.76, while the Nifty 50 declined 0.34% to 23,398.10.
Oil prices have climbed sharply after attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and fresh threats to shipping routes in the Middle East. Brent crude was up around 1% at $105.68 a barrel on Monday after gaining nearly 9% last week.
The rupee had closed at 95.55 against the US dollar on Friday, as higher crude prices and a stronger dollar have added pressure on the currency.
Global Indices
Monday's global market movements had two main drivers. Oil prices surged as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure added to supply concerns, while technology stocks came under pressure after AI industry leaders called for a slower pace of development.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.29%, the S&P 500 declined 0.48% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.56%.
European markets were mixed. The FTSE 100 rose 0.44% to 10,697.57, while the CAC 40 fell 0.76% to 8,117.78.
Asian markets remained under pressure on Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.81% to 63,492.99, while South Korea's Kospi index dropped 3.26% to 6,684.37.
GIFT Nifty Today
At 7:31 am on 15 September 2026, GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,527.50, up 84 points, hinting at a positive opening bias for the Indian equities today.
Nifty 50 Technical View
The Nifty 50 ended last week at 23,398 after five consecutive weekly declines. The 23,000-23,100 zone is the key support area for the index. A decisive break below 23,000 could open the way towards 22,400.
On the upside, 23,600 is the immediate hurdle, followed by the 23,900-24,200 region.
What Could Shape Tuesday's Trade?
The Fed's policy decision on Wednesday will be the biggest global event for the week. For Indian markets, crude remains the immediate risk. A prolonged disruption to oil supplies could add to inflationary pressures and weigh on the rupee. The domestic market will also have to absorb the sharp moves in global technology stocks after the extended holiday.
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