Gifty Nifty Signals a Flat to Negative Start for NSE and BSE on Aug 22

On Aug 22, 2025, the Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are set for a subdued, tracking mixed signals from global markets. Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, which could trigger the central bank’s interest rate outlook.

Gift Nifty Signals Flat to Lower Start

Gift Nifty was trading around the 25,095 mark, nearly 27 points below the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a flat-to-negative opening for domestic indices.

Global Market Overview

Asian markets displayed a mixed performance in early Friday trade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged down by 0.06%, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.37%. South Korea’s Kospi posted solid gains of 1%, with the tech-heavy Kosdaq also rising 0.94%. Meanwhile, futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index suggested a positive start.

In the US, major indices closed in the red on Thursday. Concerns about potentially hawkish commentary from Powell weighed on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 152.81 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 44,785.50. The S&P 500 dropped 25.61 points, or 0.40%, ending at 6,370.17, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 72.54 points, or 0.34%, to close at 21,100.31.

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Indian Market Recap

Despite the cautious global backdrop, Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Aug 21, marking a sixth straight day of gains. The BSE Sensex rose by 142.87 points, or 0.17%, to finish at 82,000.71. The NSE Nifty 50 advanced 33.20 points, or 0.13%, closing at 25,083.75.

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