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Global Market Update August 18, 2026 Asian Markets Asian markets are trading mixed to lower, with rising crude prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weighing on sentiment. Japan and other regional markets remain cautious as investors monitor developments in the Middle East. US Markets Wall Street ended lower overnight. The Dow Jones fell 0.5%, the S&P 500 declined 0.5%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.3%, as higher oil prices raised concerns over inflation and interest rates. Commodities Brent crude is trading above $91 a barrel as tensions around the US-Iran ceasefire continue to support oil prices. Gold remains firm around $4,400 an ounce as investors retain demand for safe-haven assets. Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin has recovered above $64,000, while Ethereum is trading above $1,900. Crypto sentiment has improved modestly, although broader risk appetite remains sensitive to geopolitical developments and global liquidity conditions. Global markets remain cautious as higher crude prices, geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns dominate sentiment. Indian equities are likely to see a guarded start, with crude oil and global risk sentiment remaining the key drivers today.

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NIFTY 50 UPDATE Nifty is currently trading around 24,260 and has reached the marked 24,227–24,263 demand zone. Price structure remains weak, with the index continuing to trade below the descending trendline and facing supply on every meaningful bounce. Key Levels The immediate support zone is 24,227–24,263. If this zone holds, Nifty can attempt a recovery towards 24,426, followed by the 24,498–24,531 supply zone. A decisive breakout above 24,531 would improve the structure and open the way towards 24,662–24,678. The bias remains bearish to neutral below 24,426. For now, the 24,227–24,263 zone is the key level to watch. A strong rejection from this support can produce a bounce, while a clean breakdown would signal continuation of the downtrend.

Global Market Update August 17, 2026 GIFT Nifty GIFT Nifty is trading around 24,400, indicating a muted to mildly negative opening for Indian markets. Nifty closed at 24,366 on Friday, with global cues remaining cautious. Asian Markets Asian markets are largely flat to negative. Japan's Nikkei is up around 0.4%, while Australia's ASX 200 is down around 0.3%. South Korea is closed for a holiday. Investors remain focused on elevated oil prices and Middle East tensions. US Markets US markets closed lower on Friday. The Dow Jones fell 0.20%, the S&P 500 declined 0.17%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.28%. US futures are largely flat, with markets awaiting further signals on Federal Reserve policy. Commodities Brent crude is trading near $89 per barrel, while WTI is around $82. Gold is holding near $4,400 per ounce. Elevated crude prices remain the key global risk as Middle East tensions continue. Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin is trading around $63,000, while the broader crypto market remains subdued. Risk appetite is being weighed down by elevated oil prices and uncertainty around global monetary policy. Market View Global cues remain cautious going into the Indian session. Elevated crude, geopolitical tensions and expectations around Fed policy are likely to keep volatility elevated, while GIFT Nifty points towards a muted start.

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Plan D, If the trendline breaks A fifteen minute close above 24,440, which clears both the static level and the descending line, is the first genuine sign that August's downtrend is ending. Do not stay short after that close. Buy only on a retest and hold of 24,426 from above, stop below 24,395, target the flipped zone at 24,497. Book most there, that zone has a week of trapped buyers waiting to exit at breakeven.

Plan C, Buy the demand zone at 24,227 to 24,263 Counter trend, so it needs proof. Only on a confirmed reversal in the zone, meaning clear rejection wicks and a strong fifteen minute reversal candle. Never on the touch alone. Stop loss below 24,205. First target 24,330, then 24,426. Book most at 24,426 since that level has rejected twice already. Half size.

Plan B, Breakdown below 24,283 A fifteen minute close below 24,283 opens the demand zone. Sell below 24,278, stop loss above 24,320, target 24,263 first then 24,240. Book most into the zone. Do not carry shorts below 24,227, that is the base of the July rally and buyers will defend it hard on first contact.

Plan A, Sell the rally into 24,410 to 24,440, main plan This is the highest quality setup available. It combines the static level, the descending trendline and two prior rejections in one zone. If price pushes into 24,410 to 24,440 and stalls with upper wicks, sell there. Stop loss above 24,465, which puts it above the trendline. First target 24,283, book half. The rest only survives a fifteen minute close below 24,278, then book into 24,263.

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Until one of those two happens, this remains a market to observe rather than chase.

There is no edge in the middle, so patience is the only sensible approach until price reaches one of the edges. Two things decide the next real move. If the market can close above 24,426 and get through the descending line, this whole down move gets challenged and the structure changes. If instead price breaks below 24,283, the demand zone at 24,227 to 24,263 comes into play, and that zone is the base of the entire July rally.

NIFTY 50 UPDATE There is now a clear line on the chart that explains this entire month. Draw a line from the August 4 high at 24,772 and connect it through every high since. August 6 near 24,678. August 10 near 24,531. August 13 near 24,428. Each one lower than the last, and all of them falling on the same descending line. That line is the ceiling of this market right now, and it drops a little lower every single session. Yesterday gave another example of it working. The market fell to 24,283 in the morning, bounced strongly, and ran into the 24,426 level for the second time in two days. It was rejected again and faded back down. That is now two failed attempts at the same level in consecutive sessions. This morning the market has opened flat at 24,333 and is barely moving. The candles are tiny and price is sitting in the middle of the range, with resistance well above and the demand zone well below.