The SGX Nifty opened on a positive note today.
At 8:00 am, it was trading up by 26 points, or 0.19% higher at 13,770 levels.
Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for Indian stock markets.
Asian stock markets fell today, failing to catch a broader global rally as investor sentiment in the region shifted to broader caution about the economic outlook and as post-Brexit worries weighed.
As of the most recent prices, the Nikkei is trading lower by 0.1% and the Hang Seng is trading down by 0.5%.
US stock markets closed at record highs on Thursday as lawmakers neared a deal to extend a new financial lifeline to businesses and individuals amid the pandemic.
Top lawmakers in Washington were hashing over a roughly US$ 900 billion coronavirus relief deal that includes another round of direct payments to households.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up by 0.5% while the Nasdaq ended higher by 0.8%. The S&P 500 index climbed for a third day and ended 0.6% higher.
US stock futures are trading marginally lower, after the major averages closed at new highs.
Dow futures are trading down by 44 points or 0.2%, while Nasdaq futures are trading lower by 0.1%.
Crude oil prices climbed on Thursday and touched a nine-month high, with traders optimistic about progress toward a US fiscal stimulus deal and record-breaking refining demand in China and India.
Here are some key events due later today:
Back home, Cipla and Burger King India will be among the top buzzing stocks today.
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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