Why are Indian shares expected to open higher on Friday, according to the news?

Indian shares are expected to open higher on Friday because fading prospects of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike later in September lifted global equities and weighed on bond yields; specifically, Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated he would support holding interest rates unchanged if upcoming data confirms easing inflation pressures, causing expectations for a September hike to drop from ~63% to ~50%, as tracked by CME FedWatch.

What domestic and global factors have contributed to the recent decline in Indian indices like the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex?

The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are down 1.3% and 1.4% respectively for the week — on track for a fourth consecutive weekly loss — due to higher crude oil prices (with Brent hovering near $96 per barrel), rising bond yields, concerns over volatility from India's new stock closing auction mechanism, strong primary market activity, and foreign investor selling of ₹2.35 billion ($24.87 million) worth of Indian shares on Thursday.

Indian Shares May Open Higher as Traders Trim Fed Hike Bets

Sep 3, 2026

Indian equities are poised to rise amid fading U.S. rate hike fears, with Brent crude stabilizing near $96. Key industry updates include Cipla securing a biosimilar Keytruda license and potential Fosun Pharma stake sales in Gland Pharma.

reuters

2026-09-03

Indian Shares May Open Higher as Traders Trim Fed Hike Bets

Indian Shares May Open Higher as Traders Trim Fed Hike Bets

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