According to data for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the GIFT Nifty index signaled a possible slight rise in the Nifty50 index, despite negative global signals. Futures for this index traded at 22,408.50 points, showing an increase of 22 points.
Asian markets showed a sharp decline as technology sector stocks fell. The South Korean KOSPI lost more than 6 percent, becoming the regional leader in losses. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices fell by 2.7 percent and 0.82 percent, respectively.
During the previous night, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indices closed down by 0.44 percent and 0.06 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished trading up by 0.38 percent.
Brent crude oil prices adjusted downward on Tuesday morning after rising, as traders assessed the probability of additional diesel fuel supply from Russia. December futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were quoted at $105.4 per barrel, which is 1.2 percent lower.
Gold and silver futures also traded lower: gold fell by 0.23 percent, and silver by 0.71 percent.
US stock market futures dynamics
US stock market futures traded mixed as traders awaited housing sales data and major bank reports. S&P 500 futures fell by 0.19 percent, while Dow Jones futures rose by 0.16 percent.
During the previous night, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed down by 0.44 percent and 0.06 percent, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished trading up by 0.38 percent.
Today, financial results are expected to be published by companies such as Anand Rathi Share And Stock Brokers, GTPL Hathway, Hero Motors, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, and Transformers and Rectifiers (India).
