Asian equity-index futures saw gains following positive Wall Street performance driven by cooling US inflation data, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar weakened, and Treasury yields declined. Geopolitical tensions and potential tariff increases introduced some market uncertainty, while optimism grew regarding corporate investment due to anticipated deregulation and tax cuts.
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SBI Securities expects Nifty’s breakout to strengthen if it crosses 24,450, opening the door to 24,900. While small-caps continue outperforming, Bank Nifty retains a positive