June 17, 2025: Stock Market and Global Market Overview

Indian Stock Market Today

Indian markets opened on a shaky note as geopolitical tensions and cautious global sentiment affected investor mood.

Nifty 50 opened slightly lower at around 24,933, down by about 13 points (−0.05%) at 9:18 AM IST.

BSE Sensex also dropped about 53 points, opening near 81,743.

Later reports showed that the Sensex fell over 200 points, and Nifty slipped below 24,900, mainly due to weakness in the auto and metal sectors.

GIFT Nifty, a Singapore-based indicator, was trading in a flat range near 24,976 to 24,990 before the market opened, reflecting muted expectations.

Top Gainers and Losers

NTPC gained about 0.63% and was among the top performers.

On the other hand, ONGC, Tata Motors, and other auto stocks declined, dragging the index down.

Investor caution persisted due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel, along with comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump urging Americans to "leave Tehran immediately."

Global Market Overview

U.S. stock futures were weak in early trade:

• S&P 500 Futures: −0.46%
• European Futures: −0.69%

Despite weak futures, yesterday’s U.S. market session ended strong:

• Dow Jones: +0.75% (42,515.09)
• NASDAQ: +1.40%
• S&P 500: +0.94%

Asian Markets: Nikkei (Japan) and Kospi (South Korea) were mixed. Hang Seng (Hong Kong) remained under pressure.

European Markets started cautiously, waiting for clarity on central bank actions and geopolitical risks.

Commodities: Gold and Crude Oil

Brent Crude was trading near $73.47, and WTI at around $72.09, both up about 0.3 to 0.4% due to geopolitical concerns.

Gold saw safe-haven demand, trading near $3,393 per ounce, up around 0.5%.

U.S. bond yields dropped slightly, down about 2 basis points.

Summary

Indian indices showed mild weakness in early trade, led by the auto and metal sectors.

Global sentiment remained cautious as investors monitored geopolitical tensions and awaited cues from the Fed.

Oil prices surged, and gold rose as investors sought safety amid increasing uncertainty.

Disclaimer: This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It contains no investment tips or financial advice.