NSE:SBILIFE 17 December 2025

India Stock Market Today: What to Know Before Nifty, Sensex Open on 18 December 2025 — GIFT Nifty, RBI-Rupee Moves, Oil Jump, SEBI Changes, Stocks to Watch

Sensex fell 120.21 points to 84,559.65 and Nifty 50 slipped 41.55 points to 25,818.55 on Wednesday, marking a third straight decline. Market breadth stayed weak, with 2,498 NSE shares down versus 1,326 up. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a muted to mildly negative open for Thursday. US stocks dropped overnight, while Brent crude rose to $59.68 a barrel.

17 December 2025

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Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed and Geopolitical Risks
March 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar surged 0.51% as stronger-than-expected February producer price index (PPI) data and hawkish Federal Reserve comments boosted demand. Producer prices climbed 0.7% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts and signaling persistent inflation pressures. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized no rate cuts unless inflation improves, reinforcing market expectations. Additionally, geopolitical tensions intensified after Iran threatened to target energy infrastructure in the Gulf, pushing stocks lower and fueling demand for the safe-haven dollar. The Fed maintained the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75%, forecasting a slight GDP increase and a modest rate cut by 2026. In response, the euro dropped 0.57%, pressured by rising crude prices amid Middle East conflicts and concerns over the energy-dependent Eurozone economy. Market swaps show minimal chance of ECB rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.