According to data for Monday, October 12, 2026, the GIFT Nifty indicator signaled a possible slight rise in the Nifty50 index as traders assessed ambiguous global signals. Futures for this index were trading at 22,630 points, which is 10 points higher.
Asian-Pacific markets opened with mixed dynamics on Monday morning. This was due to falling oil prices and trader caution ahead of the earnings season. Meanwhile, the KOSPI index of South Korea fell by 2 percent, while the Hang Seng index showed a growth of 0.59 percent. Japanese markets were closed due to a holiday.
During the previous night, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices closed trading up by 0.83 percent and 0.59 percent, respectively. The Nasdaq Composite index also closed higher by 0.64 percent.
Brent crude oil prices decreased after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in energy matters between Ukraine and Russia. December futures are trading at $103.17 per barrel on the International Exchange. At the same time, gold and silver futures rose by 0.45 percent and 0.68 percent, respectively.
US Stock Market Dynamics
US stock futures rose at the start of trading on Monday morning against the backdrop of falling oil prices. Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures advanced by 0.35 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. As mentioned earlier, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showed growth of 0.83 percent and 0.59 percent overnight, and the Nasdaq Composite closed higher by 0.64 percent.
Today, earnings reports are scheduled to be released by companies such as HCL Technologies, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, RBL Bank, and Swaraj Engines.
