Markets Pause After Big Gains, Investors Wait for Fed Signals

Stocks Take a Breather, Fed Guidance in Focus

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Summary: Sensex and Nifty stayed flat on Monday as traders awaited U.S. Federal Reserve cues after last week’s surge.

Indian stock markets started the week on a quiet note after a strong rally last week. Both the Sensex and Nifty hovered around the flat line through early trade as investors chose to wait for fresh direction from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision.

Last week, optimism over U.S.–India trade talks and hopes of a potential Fed rate cut sent the indexes soaring for eight straight sessions. Today, however, traders seemed cautious, booking profits and holding back until they get a clearer sense of the Fed’s next move.

IT shares, which had jumped sharply in the recent rally, saw mild profit-taking. Mid- and small-cap stocks managed to inch up, but most sectors were mixed, reflecting the overall wait-and-watch mood.

According to market experts, investors are also monitoring foreign capital flows and global cues, which may influence short-term sentiment.

For now, the market appears to be taking a breather, with analysts expecting stronger action once the Fed outlines its policy stance and trade talks progress further.