Global Markets in Flux: Nikkei Surges as NASDAQ Falls
Global markets are entering the session with mixed signals on September 24, 2026. The Nikkei rose 1.33% while NASDAQ fell 1.10%, creating a divergence in global sentiment. The GIFT Nifty is currently trading at 23,265.00, reflecting a decline of 0.22% or 50.50 points from its previous close.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought ₹2,341.46 crore and Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought ₹1,617.45 crore on September 23. This dual inflow provides a supportive backdrop for the indices. The US markets saw a pullback across major indices overnight, with technology stocks weighing heavily on the composite index.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 0.68%, while the NASDAQ Composite fell 1.10%. The S&P 500 futures also indicate a modest downside bias. Asian markets displayed a split personality today, with the Nikkei 225 surging over 1% and the Hang Seng Index struggling, dropping nearly 0.4%.
Crude oil prices eased from recent highs, with WTI crude settling below $92. Natural gas prices edged higher, while precious metals remained relatively stable with gold holding above the $4,300 mark. Silver saw a slight correction, dipping to $64.58.