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The GIFT Nifty is indicating a strong start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 23,924.85.

Pre-Market Update at 8:15 AM: Wall Street ended on a mixed note on Thursday, while the U.S. benchmark Treasury yield slightly eased after hitting its highest level since May. The session saw light and directionless trading as the holiday season continued.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up by 0.07 per cent to 43,325.80, whereas the S&P 500 dipped by 0.04 per cent to 6,037.59. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite slipped by 0.05 per cent to close at 20,020.357.

The GIFT Nifty is indicating a strong start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 23,924.85.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.579 per cent, while the 2-year bond yield at 4.328 per cent.

Brent crude stayed above $73, and WTI near $69.6 on Friday, with modest weekly gains. Markets weighed China’s growth measures and OPEC+'s production cuts, but oil prices remained steady, heading for a 3 per cent annual drop.

On December 26 2024, foreign institutional investors (FII) sold shares worth Rs 2,376 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DII) bought shares worth Rs 3,336 crore.

As of December 27, 2024, no stocks are under the F&O segment trading ban.

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