Market Today: FII Selling, Asian Rally, Gold Surge to Impact Indian Equities

• Indian markets show mixed signals; FIIs sold ₹3268 crore, DIIs bought ₹1525 crore.
• GIFT Nifty shows marginal gain; Asian markets rally (Hang Seng +1.32%, Kospi +0.32%).
• US Dollar Index started 2026 weak (98.19); Asian currencies mostly higher.
• Crude oil flat after 2020's biggest annual decline; OPEC+ meeting and geopolitical tensions watched.
• Gold and silver surged in 2026, best annual performance since 1979; Gold near $4350/ounce.

Why It Matters: Indian markets face mixed global cues with FII selling, but Asian strength and commodity surges offer varied signals.