Nikkei, KOSPI to US stocks: Global equity heatmap you must know before opening bell of the Indian stock market — Aug 20

Global markets today: Following improved risk sentiment amid easing US Treasury yields, global bourses are seeing buying interest. The key benchmark indices of the US stock market finished higher on Wednesday, while Asian markets are witnessing strong buying interest in the early morning session on Thursday. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index is up by more than 1%, and the South Korean KOSPI index skyrocketed 5%. In the Indian stock market, the Gift Nifty live chart is signalling a gap-up opening during Thursday’s Opening Bell, with the index up around 140 points from yesterday’s spot Nifty 50 close.

On triggers that may dictate global markets’ movement, including Dalal Street, Ponmudi R, CEO at Enrich Money, said, “Geopolitical developments, however, remain a key focus for investors.