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"News that Move Markets" by iFinStrats is India's most comprehensive daily market podcast, delivering critical financial insights that drive investment decisions. With twice-daily episodes covering morning market previews and evening wrap-ups, the show focuses exclusively on actionable market intelligence that mainstream financial news often overlooks. Our expert analysis goes beyond headlines to uncover the real catalysts behind market movements – from Federal Reserve policy nuances and sector rotation signals to technical breakouts and commodity dynamics that directly impact your portfolio.

  1. What will move the Markets on 31-Oct-2025

    1 HR AGO

    What will move the Markets on 31-Oct-2025

    Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday with the Dow down zero point four-four percent, the S&P five hundred down zero point one-two percent, and the Nasdaq down one point six percent, following Fed Chair Powell's hawkish signal that December rate cuts are far from certain—though after-hours earnings from Apple and Amazon provided some relief. Indian ADRs opened cautiously with Infosys down one point four-two percent, ICICI Bank down zero point nine-three percent, and HDFC Bank down zero point three percent, though MakeMyTrip surged four point six-eight percent. Asian markets showed mixed performance with Japan's Nikkei up zero point one-two percent to fifty-one thousand three hundred sixty-seven, Hong Kong's Hang Seng up zero point six-eight percent, and Shanghai modestly higher on hopes that Trump-Xi trade talks would ease US-China tensions through tariff reductions. Gift Nifty is trading down forty-five points at twenty-six thousand one hundred ninety-three, signaling a cautious opening for Indian equities as investors navigate Fed uncertainty and profit-taking ahead of monthly derivatives expiry. Domestically, the Nifty fifty closed at twenty-five thousand eight hundred seventy-seven, down zero point six-eight percent, while the Orkla India IPO closes today and Lenskart Solutions opens for subscription, and technically the market faces resistance at twenty-five thousand nine hundred seventy with support at twenty-five thousand seven hundred ninety. Crude oil fell to sixty dollars and sixteen cents per barrel—the lowest in four months—while gold remains stable, and the overall trading tone for today is defensive consolidation with selective opportunities in utilities, pharma, and financial services.

    6 min
  2. What moved the Markets on 30-Oct-2025

    14 HR AGO

    What moved the Markets on 30-Oct-2025

    India's stock market closed sharply lower on Thursday as risk-off sentiment prevailed following the US Federal Reserve's rate cut paired with hawkish guidance, signalling the end of the easing cycle for 2025. The Sensex declined five hundred ninety-three points to eighty-four thousand four hundred four, while the Nifty fifty fell one hundred seventy-six points to twenty-five thousand eight hundred seventy-eight, with Bank Nifty dropping three hundred fifty-four points to fifty-eight thousand thirty-one. Financial services, IT, auto, metal, pharma, and banking sectors all faced intense selling, with major losers including Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance. The rupee weakened significantly to eighty-eight point seventy against the US dollar, adding to export-focused stock weakness and market jitters. On the positive side, L&T, Bharat Electronics, Ultratech, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, and Canara Bank managed gains, while mid-cap performers like IIFL Finance and Sagility rallied on strong earnings. Technically, Nifty struggled to sustain above the twenty-six thousand resistance zone with immediate support at twenty-five thousand nine hundred and a stronger base near twenty-five thousand eight hundred, while commodities saw mixed movement with MCX gold declining and crude oil weakening on weak global demand. The market breadth reflected the selling pressure with two thousand one hundred twenty-two BSE stocks declining against one thousand seven hundred seventy-seven gainers, though the Nifty MidCap managed a marginal positive close while the SmallCap index slipped marginally into negative territory.

    5 min
  3. What will move the Markets on 30-Oct-2025

    1 DAY AGO

    What will move the Markets on 30-Oct-2025

    Wall Street delivered mixed results Wednesday with the S&P 500 flat at 6,890, the Dow down 0.2% to 47,632, and the Nasdaq hitting a record high at 23,958, up 0.5%, as the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but Chair Powell dampened hopes for a December cut due to government shutdown-induced data uncertainty. Nvidia surged over 5% toward $5 trillion valuation on massive AI chip bookings, while after-hours trading saw Alphabet jump 6% on strong cloud/ad revenue, Microsoft slip 3% on AI cost concerns, and Meta tumble 8% on elevated expense guidance. Indian ADRs showed mixed performance with Reliance up 1.39%, ICICI Bank up 0.39%, HDFC Bank flat at 0.03%, and Infosys marginally down 0.06%. Gift Nifty points to a positive opening at 26,134, up 148 points from Wednesday's close of 26,053, while Asian markets trade cautiously ahead of the crucial Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea that could reshape US-China trade relations. Key domestic cues include strong DII buying of ₹5,692 crores offsetting FII selling of ₹2,540 crores on October 29, RBI's dovish stance with GDP upgraded to 6.8%, two active mainboard IPOs (Orkla India and Studds Accessories), technical resistance for Nifty at 26,106-26,270 with support at 26,000-25,812, and commodities showing crude at $60.25 (down 0.21%), gold rallying 1.08% to ₹1,20,671 per 10 grams, and silver continuing its strong run at ₹152 per gram.

    7 min
  4. What moved the Markets on 29-Oct-2025

    1 DAY AGO

    What moved the Markets on 29-Oct-2025

    On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Indian equity markets closed higher for the third consecutive session, with the Sensex gaining 369 points (0.44%) to settle at 84,977 and the Nifty 50 advancing 118 points (0.45%) to close at 26,053, while Bank Nifty added roughly 100 points to end near 58,270. The rally was led by oil & gas and metal stocks, which surged over 2% and 1.7% respectively, driven by softening crude oil prices and strong commodity fundamentals, with top gainers including NTPC, PowerGrid, Adani Ports, and notably Graphite India and Indian Oil Corporation hitting 52-week highs. Auto stocks lagged as the only sectoral loser. Market sentiment remained buoyed by positive cues from US-India trade talks, healthy Q2 corporate earnings from Adani Group and Varun Beverages, and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's widely expected 25-basis point rate cut. Technically, Nifty faced resistance at the 26,050-26,100 zone but held support above 25,800, suggesting the uptrend remains intact with a break above 26,100 potentially triggering further gains. The rupee traded stable at 88.22 per dollar, MCX gold closed at ₹1,19,610 per 10 grams, and MCX silver at ₹1,44,876 per kilogram, while Orkla India's IPO opened for subscription amid continued optimism in capital markets.

    4 min
  5. What will move the Markets on 29-Oct-2025

    2 DAYS AGO

    What will move the Markets on 29-Oct-2025

    On Wednesday, October Twenty-ninth, markets are poised for a cautiously positive open following Wall Street's record-setting performance overnight, with the Dow, S&P Five Hundred, and Nasdaq all closing higher driven by strong earnings from UPS, UnitedHealth, and PayPal, while Indian ADRs showed mixed results with HDFC Bank rising zero point nine eight percent but ICICI Bank slipping zero point seven four percent; Asian markets are consolidating with the Nikkei down slightly and the Hang Seng marginally positive, while Gift Nifty trading at twenty-six thousand one hundred fifty-six suggests a modest positive open for India. The broader sentiment remains constructive as Foreign Institutional Investors have turned net buyers after three months of selling, and the Federal Reserve's anticipated twenty-five basis point rate cut later today combined with tomorrow's critical Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea—where trade tensions and tariff negotiations will dominate discussions—provide significant catalysts for global and emerging markets. Domestically, the Orkla India IPO opens today with strong grey market demand, while major earnings from Larsen and Toubro and Coal India will guide sector momentum; technically, Nifty Fifty faces resistance at twenty-six thousand with key support at twenty-five thousand eight hundred fifty, while Bank Nifty continues outperforming at fifty-eight thousand two hundred fourteen. Commodities remain stable with crude oil steady around sixty dollars and gold showing weakness after recent record highs, suggesting investors adopt a selective approach to high-quality stocks while respecting key technical levels until we see decisive moves in either direction.

    7 min
  6. What moved the Markets on 28-Oct-2025

    2 DAYS AGO

    What moved the Markets on 28-Oct-2025

    The Indian stock markets closed marginally lower on Tuesday, October twenty-eighth, twenty twenty-five, with the Sensex down one hundred fifty points at eighty-four thousand six hundred twenty-eight and the Nifty Fifty settling at twenty-five thousand nine hundred thirty-six, both losing around zero point one percent, while the Bank Nifty bucked the trend with a slight gain. Volatility marked the session with a smart recovery in the final half hour, as the Nifty consolidated between key levels of twenty-five thousand eight hundred and twenty-six thousand. PSU Bank and Metal indices led sectoral gains, surging over one percent on the back of IDBI Bank's nine percent rally amid strategic sale reports and steel stocks jumping nearly four percent on positive China cues, while Realty, IT, and Financial Services sectors underperformed. Top gainers included Tata Steel, L&T, and State Bank of India, whereas Trent, Tech Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv led the losers. The Indian rupee remained under pressure near eighty-eight point two six against the dollar, hitting fresh yearly lows, while MCX gold and silver futures dropped nearly three percent after trading resumed following a technical outage. SEBI proposed easier norms for high-value debt listings, and the technical outlook remains bullish for Nifty above twenty-five thousand eight hundred support, with a close above twenty-six thousand potentially triggering fresh upside momentum.

    5 min
  7. What will move the Markets on 28-Oct-2025

    3 DAYS AGO

    What will move the Markets on 28-Oct-2025

    US markets surged to record highs on Monday with the Dow gaining 337 points, the S&P 500 jumping to 6,875, and the Nasdaq climbing 1.86% to 23,637, driven by optimism around a potential US-China trade deal ahead of Thursday's Trump-Xi summit in South Korea. Asian markets followed suit, with Japan's Nikkei breaking above 50,000 for the first time, while Gift Nifty at 26,062 signals a modestly positive opening for Indian markets today. Indian ADRs showed mixed performance with banks gaining but IT stocks slipping, while FIIs have turned net buyers this October, pumping in over ₹6,480 crore after three months of selling. With today being the monthly F&O expiry, traders should expect heightened volatility—Nifty faces resistance at 26,000 with support at 25,900, while Bank Nifty has resistance at 58,224 and support at 58,000. The week ahead is packed with catalysts including the Fed's rate decision (98% probability of a 25 bps cut), Magnificent Seven earnings (Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta on Wednesday; Apple and Amazon on Thursday), and the crucial Trump-Xi meeting, making it a potentially pivotal period for markets through year-end.

    6 min
  8. What moved the Markets on 27-Oct-2025

    3 DAYS AGO

    What moved the Markets on 27-Oct-2025

    Indian markets closed strongly on Monday, October twenty-seven, twenty twenty-five, with the Sensex surging five hundred sixty-seven points to eighty-four thousand seven hundred seventy-eight and the Nifty gaining one hundred seventy points to close at twenty-five thousand nine hundred sixty-six, both up point six seven percent. The rally was driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-China trade deal framework and softer US inflation data that fueled expectations of further Fed rate cuts. PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, and Oil & Gas sectors led the gains, while top performers included Bharti Airtel, SBI Life, and Reliance Industries. Vodafone Idea surged eleven percent after the Supreme Court allowed the Centre to reconsider its AGR dues. Technically, Nifty held support at twenty-five thousand seven hundred with resistance at twenty-six thousand, and a break above could trigger a move towards twenty-six thousand five hundred. Gold and silver prices declined on MCX as safe-haven demand weakened, while the rupee depreciated to eighty-eight point two four per dollar. The positive sentiment was bolstered by global cues including Japan's Nikkei crossing fifty thousand and Wall Street hitting record highs, with all eyes now on the Fed meeting scheduled for Wednesday where a twenty-five basis point rate cut is widely expected.

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"News that Move Markets" by iFinStrats is India's most comprehensive daily market podcast, delivering critical financial insights that drive investment decisions. With twice-daily episodes covering morning market previews and evening wrap-ups, the show focuses exclusively on actionable market intelligence that mainstream financial news often overlooks. Our expert analysis goes beyond headlines to uncover the real catalysts behind market movements – from Federal Reserve policy nuances and sector rotation signals to technical breakouts and commodity dynamics that directly impact your portfolio.

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