Sensex, Nifty likely to open flat today
Indian stock markets are expected to open quietly on Monday, with GIFT Nifty futures down by 47 points.
The mood is cautious as foreign investors pulled $2.7 billion out of Indian stocks last month—marking three straight months of outflows.
Investors are on edge as foreign money pulls out
Foreign money leaving can make markets wobbly.
Traders are watching today's HSBC Services PMI data for clues about where things might head next, and upcoming economic numbers could give more hints about India's financial health.
Japan's Nikkei jumps over 4%
Japan's Nikkei jumped over 4% after Sanae Takaichi became the ruling party leader—a big step toward possibly being Japan's first female prime minister.
Meanwhile, US stocks ended mixed last week as government shutdown worries lingered, and Chinese and South Korean markets were closed for holidays.
Brent crude oil prices go up
Brent crude oil prices edged up nearly 1% after a small OPEC+ supply boost.
Gold shot past $3,900 an ounce as investors looked for safety—showing that uncertainty isn't just local; it's global right now.