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The GIFT Nifty is indicating a negative start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 24,722.00.

Pre-Market Update at 8:10 AM: The Nasdaq hit a record high on Monday, while the S&P 500 edged up as investors assessed economic data and awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy announcement of the year.

S&P Global reported its flash manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 in December, below both November’s 49.7 and analysts’ expectations of 49.8. Factory output also hit its lowest level since May 2020, with concerns about higher tariffs raising costs for imported materials next year.

The Dow dipped 110.58 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 43,717.48. The S&P 500 added 22.99 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 6,074.08, while the Nasdaq climbed 247.17 points, or 1.24 per cent, to 20,173.89.

The GIFT Nifty is indicating a negative start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 24,722.00.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.393 per cent, while the 2-year bond yield at 4.243 per cent.

Brent crude held near $73.8 and WTI near $70.5 as weak global demand and oversupply fears weighed on prices. China’s sluggish data and weak manufacturing in the US and Eurozone added pressure, while traders await the Fed’s rate decision.

On December 16 2024, foreign institutional investors (FII) sold shares worth Rs 278 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DII) sold shares worth Rs 234 crore.

Stocks that are banned for trading in the F&O segment on December 17, 2024, are GRANULES, HINDCOPPER, MANAPPURAM, NATIONALUM, RBLBANK, SAIL.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.