First Tick: The 10 Most Important Global Signals for Today’s Trade
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On October 14, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open positively, following cues from GIFT Nifty, which was trading around 25,085.5 this morning.
In the previous session on October 11, Indian equity indices experienced a slight decline, with the Nifty closing at approximately 24,950. The Sensex fell by 230.05 points (0.28%) to finish at 81,381.36, while the Nifty decreased by 34.20 points (0.14%) to close at 24,964.30.
Here is how financial markets across the globe fared overnight:
GIFT Nifty (Up)
The GIFT Nifty is trading higher, indicating a positive start to the day. At 07:00 am IST, Nifty futures stood at 25,085.5.
Asian Equities (Mixed)
In Asian markets, Japanese exchanges were closed for a holiday. Meanwhile, the Taiwan market declined by 0.5%, while the Kospi market increased by 0.5%.
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Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (%) | YTD (% | |
Topix | – | – | – |
Nikkei | – | – | – |
Hang Seng | – | – | – |
Taiwan | – 0.46 | 1.70 | 22.37 |
Kospi | 0.51 | -1.71 | -5.11 |
US Equities (Gain)
On Friday, the S&P 500 and Dow reached record closing highs, boosted by strong quarterly results from financial stocks. Additionally, recent inflation data increased expectations for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in November.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 409.74 points (0.97%) to close at 42,863.86. The S&P 500 gained 34.98 points (0.61%), finishing at 5,815.03, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by 60.89 points (0.33%) to close at 18,342.94.
Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (% | YTD (% | |
Dow Jones | 0.97 | 1.59 | 14.91 |
S&P500 | 0.61 | 1.24 | 23.18 |
Nasdaq | 0.33 | 1.17 | 23.46 |
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US Bond Yield (Flat)
The US 10-year Treasury yield and the US 2-year bond yield were trading higher ahead of the holiday in the US markets.
Current Price | MTD | YTD | |
US 10-Year Treasury | 4.10 | 3.65 | 4.01 |
US 2-Year Treasury | 3.95 | 3.58 | 5.09 |
Dollar Index (Up)
The dollar continued to rise in early Monday trading in Asia, as a holiday in Japan reduced market liquidity. This left China’s somewhat disappointing stimulus announcements from the weekend as the main focus for investors.
Current Price | MTD | YTD | |
Dollar Index | 103.04 | 101.11 | 105.64 |
Asian currencies (Down)
Most Asian currencies traded lower in early Monday trading, with the Thai Baht experiencing the largest decline, followed by the Taiwan Dollar and South Korean Won.
Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (% | YTD (% | |
Indonesian Rupiah | 0.642 | -1.13 | -1.14 |
South Korean Won | -0.174 | -2.43 | -4.57 |
Japanese Yen | -0.094 | -5.78 | -5.50 |
Philippines Peso | -0.087 | -2.44 | -3.29 |
Thai Baht | -0.274 | 0.015 | 3.09 |
Taiwan Dollar | -0.133 | -1.03 | -5.10 |
China Renminbi | 0.139 | 0.746 | 0.471 |
Malaysian Ringgit | -0.035 | 0.249 | 7.07 |
Singapore Dollar | -0.092 | -0.819 | 1.09 |
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Crude (Down)
Oil prices dropped by more than USD 1 a barrel, declining over 1.5% in early trading on Monday. This decrease was driven by disappointing Chinese inflation data and uncertainty regarding Beijing’s economic stimulus plans, raising concerns about demand.
Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (% | YTD (% | |
US West Texas | -1.72 | 9.02 | 3.61 |
Brent Crude | -1.70 | 8.37 | 0.84 |
Gold (Down)
In early trading on Monday, gold prices fell nearly 0.5% to around USD 2,646, while silver prices dropped over 1% to USD 31.11.
Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (% | YTD (% | |
Gold | -0.39 | 0.42 | 28.28 |
Silver | -1.20 | -0.13 | 30.84 |
LME Commodities (Gain)
All commodities traded higher in early Monday trading, with zinc rising over 2%, and nickel and aluminum both increasing by nearly 2%.
Change From Previous Close (%) | MTD (% | YTD (% | |
Aluminium | 1.80 | 0.80 | 10.42 |
Copper | 0.70 | -0.38 | 14.40 |
Nickel | 1.84 | 2 | 7 |
Lead | 1.48 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
Zinc | 2.19 | 2.04 | 18.60 |
Fund Flow Action
On October 11, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 4,162 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased equities valued at Rs 3,730 crore on the same day.
11th Oct | MTD | YTD | |
FII Net Flows | -4,162.66 | -42,971.24 | -1,85,507.43 |
DII Net Flows | 3,730.87 | 89,672.43 | 3,95,256.14 |
Hope you’re ready for today’s trading. Wishing you a profitable day ahead!