Indian equities were expected to open cautiously on June 4, 2026, after weak Asian cues, continued foreign selling and Brent crude near $97 pressured sentiment.
Indian equities were set for a cautious open on June 4, 2026, after pre-market signals pointed to weaker sentiment across global markets.
GIFT Nifty was down 17 points, indicating a soft start for the benchmark indices. Coverage through the morning also pointed to weak Asian cues, continued foreign institutional investor selling and Brent crude holding near $97 a barrel as key pressure points.
The tone remained guarded into later market updates the same day, with reports still citing geopolitical tensions and oil-price pressure as factors weighing on risk appetite.
What investors were watching
The main near-term triggers were the opening level of the Sensex and Nifty, foreign flows and any fresh movement in crude prices.
Higher oil prices can add to inflation concerns and usually keep investors cautious about domestic equities, while persistent foreign selling can deepen pressure on indices.
The pre-open setup suggested that traders were likely to remain selective at the start of trade, with attention focused on global cues and commodity prices.
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