The Economic Times·2025-12-11 10:24Market Performance - The Nifty 50 increased by 0.55% to close at 25,898.55, while the BSE Sensex rose by 0.51% to 84,818.13, marking a broad-based rebound in domestic markets after a three-day decline of approximately 1.6% [1][12][4] - Mid-cap and small-cap indices also saw gains, adding 1% and 0.8% respectively, with metal stocks rising by 1.1% due to stronger global prices following a rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2][12] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut was a significant factor in boosting market sentiment, as it coincided with a decline in U.S. 10-year yields, suggesting a moderation in future foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows [6][12] - The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 90.48 per dollar, influenced by concerns over the potential delay of a U.S.-India trade deal until March 2026 [11][12] Sector Performance - The auto sector showed strong performance due to anticipated demand, while the IT sector gained traction on expectations of increased spending [7][12] - In contrast, other Asian markets faced selling pressure, particularly due to concerns regarding AI-driven valuations and rising yields in Japan, which negatively affected overall domestic sentiment [7][12] Global Market Influences - Global markets experienced a downturn following a weak earnings report from Oracle, which led to a significant drop in its shares and affected S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures [8][12] - Japan's Nikkei index fell by 1%, impacted by a 7.5% decline in SoftBank Group shares, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index saw a marginal gain of 0.06% [9][12] Commodity Prices - Oil prices decreased as investors focused on geopolitical developments, with Brent crude falling by 1.3% to $61.40 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate also declining by 1.3% to $57.68 [10][12]