Global Cues Signal Positive Start for Indian Markets Today

• Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are expected to open positively on January 27, supported by higher GIFT Nifty.
• Previous session on January 23 saw Sensex and Nifty close lower due to selling pressure across sectors.
• US equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq) advanced, driven by upcoming mega-cap earnings and Federal Reserve interest rate policy updates.
• Global markets show mixed signals: GIFT Nifty up, Asian equities mixed, US equities up, US bond yield up, Dollar Index up, Asian currencies down, Crude down, Gold up.
• FIIs continued selling equities worth Rs 4113 crore on January 23, while DIIs bought shares worth Rs 4102 crore.

Why It Matters: Indian markets anticipate a positive opening today, influenced by global cues despite recent FII selling.