Global Headwinds: Indian Markets Brace for Negative Start

• Indian benchmark indices are expected to open negatively today, December 16, influenced by a lower GIFT Nifty.
• Global markets, including Asian and US equities, closed lower as investors awaited key US economic data and interest rate clues.
• US bond yields and the Dollar Index both declined, with the dollar nearing a two-month low.
• Crude oil prices slipped due to potential easing of sanctions from a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, while gold remained flat.
• FIIs sold Rs 1468 crore in equities on December 15, while DIIs bought Rs 1792 crore.

Why It Matters: Global market trends will likely impact your Indian investments today.