Global Cues Signal Muted Start for Indian Markets Today

• Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, are expected to open flat, mirroring GIFT Nifty's performance.
• Indian equity market closed lower on January 13, with Nifty below 25,750 due to selling in auto, pharma, and realty.
• US stocks ended lower, influenced by JPMorgan's comments on credit-card rate caps.
• Asian shares saw modest gains, with Japanese equities extending their record run.
• US dollar gained after CPI data, while Asian currencies, led by Japanese Yen, traded lower.

Why It Matters: Indian markets face a muted opening today, influenced by mixed global cues and recent domestic selling.