January 14: Russia-US Tensions Weigh on Sentiment, Asia Mixed, Gift Nifty Slips & More

Welcome to BreakOut by 5paisa, your concise morning briefing that brings you all the key market cues before the trading day begins. In today’s episode, global sentiment remains split. Japan’s Nikkei 225 continues its record-breaking rally, crossing the 54,000 mark for the first time, while Wall Street ended lower overnight amid geopolitical tensions between Russia and the United States.Back home, the Sensex and Nifty slipped in a volatile session, with broader markets showing a mixed undertone. Derivatives positioning signals potential resistance near the 26,000 level, even as India VIX cooled off and foreign investors continued to pull out capital from local equities. Asian markets are also trading mixed this morning, with strength in Japan offset by softness in South Korea and lingering uncertainty in Hong Kong. Gift Nifty, meanwhile, is pointing to a softer start for domestic benchmarks.From flows to volatility to global macro headlines, we cover everything you need to know before the bell rings. Tune in daily to stay one step ahead of the market.