{
  "id": 2065488,
  "title": "Sensex, Nifty set to open higher as global bond markets steady",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/sensex-nifty-set-to-open-higher-as-global-bond-markets-steady",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:45:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/sensex-nifty-set-to-open-higher-as-global-bond-markets-steady/article71367635.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian shares were anticipated to open higher on Thursday, mirroring the robustness displayed by broader Asia markets. This optimism stemmed from the stabilization observed in global bond markets following the U.S. Treasury's announcement of measures to curb the escalating borrowing rates. Despite this positive sentiment, elevated crude oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East were anticipated to temper risk appetite. As of 7:56 a.m. IST, GIFT Nifty futures stood at 24,241 points, signaling a favorable opening for the Nifty 50 index, which had closed at 24,078.3 the previous day. The index had experienced a seven-day streak of declines, marking its most extended losing streak in 11 months, driven by the adverse impacts of rising oil prices and bond yields on risk assets. In a bid to counteract the surge in yields, the U.S. Treasury announced a twofold increase in buyback sizes for long-duration debt, aiming to alleviate investor concerns over rising borrowing costs. This move led to a decline in the dollar's value, thereby bolstering stocks. Asian stock markets witnessed a surge of over 2%, while U.S. equities also experienced an overnight gain. The escalation in Treasury yields rendered India and other emerging markets comparatively less appealing to foreign investors, who had already divested a record $24.7 billion worth of Indian shares in 2026. On Wednesday, foreign investors managed to net buy Indian shares amounting to 4.1 billion rupees, marking their third consecutive session of buying. Brent crude futures remained elevated at approximately $92 per barrel, as investors deliberated on the implications of the potential U.S.-Iran conflict and the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.",
  "summary": "GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,241 points, as of 7:56 am, indicating a positive start for the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which closed at 24,078.3 on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}