Sensex Nifty Today | Stock Market Live Updates: Indian markets are set to open on a positive note today, taking cues from early trends in GIFT Nifty. Asian stocks also kicked off the day in the green, reflecting optimism from Wall Street’s overnight rally. Major indices across Japan, South Korea, and Australia are showing upward momentum, indicating a positive sentiment across global markets.

Key things to watch out –

Fed’s big decision: The US Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting today, with investors keenly awaiting its stance on interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that rising trade tariffs could make inflation harder to control. The final policy decision will be announced tomorrow.

Oil prices: Crude oil prices are seeing a slight dip as global markets assess supply-demand dynamics. Traders remain watchful of geopolitical developments and policy shifts that could influence the energy market in the coming weeks.

Gold hits record highs: Gold prices continue their upward march Rs 90,750 per 10 grams for 24-carat purity on March 17, driven by global uncertainty and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The metal remains a go-to safe-haven investment, with demand soaring amid trade concerns and economic shifts.

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