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There is a reasonable possibility of a rally even if the Nifty 50 opens gap-down today. The proposed extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire backed by President Trump is generally viewed as a positive development because it reduces geopolitical risk and lowers the probability of major disruptions to oil supplies. Previous ceasefire announcements triggered strong rallies in GIFT Nifty, global equities, and risk assets.  However, today's market reaction will depend on three key factors: Crude oil prices If Brent crude cools during the day, Indian markets may recover strongly because India is a major oil importer. Oil remains elevated due to uncertainty around negotiations and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign investor sentiment (FII flows) Positive global risk sentiment can bring buying into banking, IT, and large-cap stocks. Ceasefire extensions have previously supported global equity markets.  Market technical levels If Nifty opens weak but holds important support le...

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Previous Close (May 22, 2026) Nifty 50: 23,719.30 (+0.27% or +64.60 points) Sensex: 75,415.35 (+0.31% or ~232 points) Bank Nifty: 54,055 (+1.15%) GIFT Nifty Indicator (Premarket Signal) GIFT Nifty is currently around 23,765, showing a modest positive bias (+0.74% or up ~175 points from some references) but with early signals around -45 points in some futures indications from the weekend. Expected Opening: Likely flat to mildly positive or range-bound near 23,650–23,750. The 20-day EMA (~23,750) acts as a key bull pivot. Global Cues US Markets (May 22 close, before Memorial Day holiday on May 25): Dow Jones hit a record ~50,580 (+0.58%), S&P 500 +0.37%, Nasdaq +0.19%. Sentiment supported by US-Iran peace deal progress and ceasefire hopes easing oil/geopolitical risks. Asian Markets: Mixed to positive. Nikkei rose strongly; Hang Seng gained modestly. Optimism around Middle East de-escalation helped. Europe: Generally positive in recent sessions. Overall Global Sentiment: Cautiously o...

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  Wall Street is set for a cautious start today as investors closely track rising Treasury yields, oil price volatility, and the latest corporate earnings reports. Futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are trading slightly lower in premarket activity, while Dow futures remain under pressure after a strong rally in the previous session.   Premarket Snapshot Nasdaq futures: Slightly negative  S&P 500 futures: Lower by around 0.2%–0.3%  Dow Jones futures: Marginally lower 10-Year Treasury Yield: Near 4.6%  Brent crude oil: Above $100 per barrel  Bitcoin: Trading below recent highs  Key Factors Driving US Markets Today  1. Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Tech Stocks  One of the biggest concerns for investors remains the sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Higher yields generally reduce the attractiveness of high-growth technology stocks because future earnings become less valuable in present terms. The Nasdaq, heavily weighted toward technol...