Global Markets Today, September 15, 2026: Asia Struggles, Oil At $107; Nifty, Sensex Seen Opening Lower

Mumbai, September 15: Indian equity benchmarks are likely to open on a cautious-to-negative note on Tuesday as weakness across Asian markets, a selloff in US technology stocks and elevated crude oil prices weigh on global risk appetite. 

Asian Markets 

Asian equities struggled on Tuesday after Wall Street ended in the red in the previous session, with investors turning cautious amid concerns over stretched valuations in technology stocks, rising bond yields and elevated oil prices. 

Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.3%. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.18%. 

Investors are also keeping a close watch on developments in the Middle East, with disruptions to energy supplies adding to inflation concerns. 

The weakness in Asian markets is likely to weigh on the opening sentiment in India. 

US Markets 

Wall Street ended lower on Monday, with technology and semiconductor stocks bearing the brunt of the selling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.29%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.48% and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.56%. 

Nvidia fell 3.4%, while Broadcom declined over 4%. 

The selloff followed warnings around the rapid pace of AI development, adding to investor concerns that expectations surrounding AI-related spending and earnings may have become too stretched. 

US stock futures also remained under pressure, pointing to a cautious global risk environment going into the Indian session. 

Oil Prices 

Crude oil remained a major concern for markets, with Brent crude rose to $107 a barrel after fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and disruptions to oil flows intensified fears over global supplies. 

Brent crude rose 1.3%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1.4% to $102.8. 

For India, which imports a large proportion of its crude oil requirements, the sharp rise in oil prices is a key negative. Sustained crude prices above $100 a barrel could increase pressure on the trade deficit, the rupee and inflation expectations while raising input costs for several industries. 

What To Expect From Indian Markets 

The combination of weak Asian cues, losses on Wall Street and a fresh surge in crude prices suggests that the Nifty and Sensex could see a cautious-to-negative start on Tuesday. 

IT stocks could remain in focus following the sharp decline in US technology and semiconductor shares, while oil-sensitive sectors may also remain in focus. Investors are likely to track movements in crude, the rupee and foreign institutional fund flows for further direction. 

At the same time, domestic buying in banks, energy stocks and select heavyweight shares could provide some support and prevent a deeper decline. 

Overall, the overnight global setup points to a muted-to-negative opening for Indian equities, with volatility likely to remain elevated as investors assess the impact of higher oil prices and the renewed pressure on global technology stocks. 

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