Markets are likely to kick off the week on a muted note as Nifty looks to sustain momentum after Friday’s rate-cut-fuelled rally. In today’s episode of Market Minutes, host Nandita Khemka breaks down the key factors that could shape trade — from the Eternal block deal and ITC Hotels stake sale attracting marquee investors, to Biocon’s big restructuring move and Wakefit’s Rs 1,289-crore IPO launch. We also get you the latest on the IndiGo turbulence and what’s next after the DGCA’s show-cause notice. Globally, Japan’s economy shrinks more than expected in the third quarter, U.S. markets edge higher ahead of the Fed’s final policy meeting of 2025, and traders ramp up bets on an 88% probability of a December rate cut. Oil stays steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks, and gold climbs 1% as Fed pivot hopes strengthen. In our Voice of the Day, Sonal Minhas of Prescient Capital shares insights on what the RBI’s latest rate cut means for equity markets and investor sentiment. Tune in for all this and more in Market Minutes — your morning podcast that brings you the top stories, stock movers, and global market cues to kickstart your trading day.
