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Stock Market Today LIVE: Gift Nifty signals strong start for Nifty 50, Sensex today amid reports of US-Iran peace talks

Stock Market Today LIVE: Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock futures gained on reports of a US plan to end the Middle East war. The trends on Gift Nifty also signals a positive start for the frontline indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex today.

Mar 25, 2026 &03102525202631; 02:10 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 4/5

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Neutral impact

Sentiment score: +15/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Fresh reports of US-Iran peace talks are driving optimism in Asian markets and US futures, with Gift Nifty signaling a strong opening for Indian indices. However, the S&P 500 is down 0.37% and VIX has spiked 3.06%, suggesting market uncertainty and potential profit-taking despite the positive sentiment.

AI CONFIDENCE

45% Moderate

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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NIFTY50

NIFTY50Index

High volatility expected

Gift Nifty signals positive open, but US equity weakness (-0.37% S&P 500) and elevated VIX (+3.06%) create conflicting signals; peace talk optimism is unconfirmed and may already be partially priced in

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

High volatility expected

US futures gained on peace talk reports, but spot S&P 500 is negative with rising fear index; suggests initial enthusiasm fading into reality check

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VIX

VIXIndex

Expected to rise

VIX spike of 3.06% despite positive sentiment indicates underlying market stress and hedging demand; geopolitical uncertainty remains despite peace talk reports

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Risk-on sentiment from peace talks could weaken USD, but elevated VIX and equity weakness may support safe-haven demand

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Peace talk optimism appears partially priced in already; the divergence between Gift Nifty strength and S&P 500 weakness + VIX spike suggests caution. Wait for confirmed news and US market stabilization before committing to long positions. VOLATILE is the honest call given conflicting signals. [PRICED_IN] [MOVE:0.8%]

KEY SIGNALS

Unconfirmed peace talk reports (geopolitical risk reduction)S&P 500 weakness contradicts bullish futures narrativeVIX elevation signals market skepticism and hedgingAsian strength may not sustain if US equities roll overGift Nifty optimism vs. actual market weakness divergence

SECTORS INVOLVED

FinancialsEnergyDefense

Analysis generated on Mar 25, 2026 at 02:20 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Stock Market Today LIVE: Gift Nifty signals strong start for Nifty 50, Sensex today amid reports of US-Iran peace talks

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