Muted Start for Indian Markets Expected Amid Global Cues, Fed Rate Cut Watch

• Indian benchmark indices (Sensex and Nifty) are expected to have a muted start, with GIFT Nifty indicating a flat to negative opening.
• US equities closed with slight gains on Friday, marking a second consecutive weekly advance for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq.
• Asian shares dithered on Monday as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week.
• Crude oil prices hovered at two-week highs, and gold edged up, while most Asian currencies traded higher.
• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 438 crore, and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought Rs 4189 crore on December 5.

Why It Matters: Global cues and interest rate decisions will shape today's market performance.