Global Cues: Indian Markets Eye Positive Open Amid Mixed International Trends

• Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty are expected to open positively on February 12, driven by gains in GIFT Nifty.
• GIFT Nifty is trading higher around 25,995.50, indicating a firm start for the day.
• Asian equities advanced for a fifth day, outperforming US peers due to cheaper valuations and stronger growth prospects.
• US equities (Nasdaq, Dow) saw slight declines, while the S&P 500 remained flat, influenced by a strong employment report and Federal Reserve rate cut speculation.
• FIIs continued their buying streak, purchasing ₹943 crore, while DIIs turned sellers, offloading ₹125 crore.