Trade Setup for Today: Key Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on May 18, 2026
SGX Nifty trades at 23,562.50, down 192.50 points, indicating a cautious market opening as global indices decline. US markets closed lower with NASDAQ down 1.55%, while Asian markets show broad weakness with Nikkei falling 0.94% and Hang Seng dropping 1.34%. Crude oil surges 2.21% to $103.25, while gold and silver face selling pressure. FIIs were net buyers at ₹1,329 crores while DIIs sold ₹1,958 crores. With 115 companies announcing quarterly results today including Astral, IOC, and IGL, stock-specific action may emerge despite the overall negative global sentiment.
SGX Nifty trades at 23,562.50, down 192.50 points, indicating a cautious market opening as global indices decline. US markets closed lower with NASDAQ down 1.55%, while Asian markets show broad weakness with Nikkei falling 0.94% and Hang Seng dropping 1.34%. Crude oil surges 2.21% to $103.25, while gold and silver face selling pressure. FIIs were net buyers at ₹1,329 crores while DIIs sold ₹1,958 crores. With 115 companies announcing quarterly results today including Astral, IOC, and IGL, stock-specific action may emerge despite the overall negative global sentiment.
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