Markets Commentary for 18th September 2025 by Ashika Institutional Equities
Markets Track Global Cheer as Fed Rate Cut Lifts Sentiment
Global equities traded in the green after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps to 4–4.25% and signaled two more reductions this year to cushion rising job market risks. Mirroring the upbeat global sentiment, Indian markets opened with a positive gap-up and maintained a sideways trajectory through the first half of the session. In the latter half, profit-taking and gap-filling moves emerged, leading the Nifty 50 to retest yesterday’s high of 25,346 before settling near the day’s top.
Sectorally, Pharma, IT, and Financial Services stocks were the key gainers, while Energy, PSU Banks, and Media indices underperformed.
On the derivatives front, a notable open interest build-up was observed in Mankind Pharma, Page Industries, KFin Technologies, LTIMindtree, and HFCL, indicating active positioning ahead of upcoming sessions.
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