Chapters in Macro & Economy
Chapter 7 of 7 · 5 min read
Global markets, country risk and the world monitor
Why US data, China and geopolitics move Indian markets before the open.
Indian markets open in the shadow of the US close, Asian trading and overnight news. US yields, Fed decisions, the dollar and global risk appetite shape foreign flows into India.
What to scan each morning
- US and Asian index moves and GIFT Nifty direction.
- Crude, gold, dollar index and US 10-year yield.
- Geopolitical and country-risk headlines.
- Scheduled global data releases.
Cross-country data
Global macro series and World Bank indicators for India and the US let you compare growth, inflation and fiscal health across economies.
Key takeaways
- Global cues set the tone for the Indian open.
- Track the dollar, US yields and crude as a basket.
- Compare economies with consistent, sourced series.
Put it into practice
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Education only, not investment advice. Updated 2026-10-09.