Markets Pre-Open: India — What to Watch

Dow Jones fell 751 points (1.5%) overnight after the US Federal Reserve hiked rates for the first time since 2023 — a 25 bps move to 3.75%–4% — and Chair Kevin Warsh flagged persistent inflation. US 10-year Treasury yields climbed back above 5%, and the Dollar Index hit 100, setting a bruising backdrop for Asian equities.

GIFT Nifty & Pre-Open Signal

• GIFT Nifty trading lower, implying a negative open for Nifty 50 on Thursday after Wednesday's...