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The GIFT Nifty is indicating a positive start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 23,793.40.

Pre-Market Update at 7:45 AM: U.S. stocks surged on Friday, wrapping up the trading week on a strong note after two sluggish sessions. A softer-than-expected inflation report, coupled with remarks from Federal Reserve officials, helped alleviate concerns about the direction of interest rates.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 498.82 points, an increase of 1.18 per cent, closing at 42,841.06. Similarly, the S&P 500 advanced 63.82 points, or 1.09 per cent, to settle at 5,930.90. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite rose 199.83 points, gaining 1.03 per cent to finish at 19,572.60.

The GIFT Nifty is indicating a positive start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 23,793.40.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.526 per cent, while the 2-year bond yield at 4.315 per cent.

Since the start of 2024, Brent has fallen by 3.72 USD per barrel, representing a decrease of 4.84 per cent. Similarly, Crude Oil has dropped by 1.79 USD per barrel, marking a decline of 2.49 per cent. These figures are based on contract for difference (CFD) trading, which mirrors the benchmark market trends for this commodity. Historically, Crude Oil hit its peak price of 147.27 USD per barrel in July 2008.

On December 20 2024, foreign institutional investors (FII) sold shares worth Rs 3,597 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DII) bought shares worth Rs 1,374 crore.

Stocks that are banned for trading in the F&O segment on December 23, 2024, are BANDHANBNK, GRANULES, HINDCOPPER, MANAPPURAM, RBLBANK, SAIL.

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