The SGX Nifty opened on a positive note today.
At 8:10 am, it was trading up by 80 points, or 0.6% higher at 15,240 levels.
Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a firm opening for Indian stock markets.
Asian stock markets advanced to record highs as successful coronavirus vaccine rollouts globally raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery amid new fiscal aid from Washington.
Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.3%, despite data showing the country's recovery from its worst post-war recession slowed in the fourth quarter.
In US stock markets, Wall Street indices ended marginally higher on Friday to set another round of record closes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 28 points, up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5% to a fresh record high.
The Dow finished the week with a gain of 1% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 1.7%.
US markets notched records this month as investors remained hopeful for a smooth economic reopening as well as additional Covid stimulus. So far in February, the Dow has gained 4.9% while the Nasdaq has rallied 7.8%.
US financial markets will be closed today in observance of Presidents Day. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will resume normal trading hours on Tuesday following a three-day holiday weekend to celebrate George Washington's birthday.
Crude oil prices climbed to the highest since January 2020 on hopes US stimulus will boost the economy and fuel demand.
Here are the key events due later this week:
Back home, Shipping Corporation and Adani Enterprises will be among the top buzzing stocks today.
In our new video series called Momentum Moves, Brijesh Bhatia talks about what traders can expect this week.
As per Brijesh, this week could be dangerous for bulls in IT stocks.
You can watch the video here: Nasdaq & Nifty Could Reverse
To know the top cues in today's stock market session, check out the pre-open commentary here.
Stay tuned for more updates on Indian stock markets in the upcoming commentary.
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