Asian markets were trading higher and the dollar index edged lower in the early trade, but a jump in oil prices for the fourth straight day was a worrying sign.
Stock Market News Live: Sensex and Nifty are expected to start on a higher today, taking cues from the global markets. Asian stocks mostly climbed in early trade as Japan's Nikkei rose 1.07 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index moved 0.66 per cent higher.
Stock Market News Live: Sensex and Nifty are expected to stage a slightly lower opening, taking cues from the global markets. Asian stocks mostly declined in early deals as Japan's Nikkei fell 0.74 per cent, South Korea's Kospi moved 0.77 per cent lower, China's Shanghai Composite slipped 0.16 per cent.
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange quoted 62.50 points, or 0.33 per cent, lower at 18,747.50, hinting at a weak start for the domestic market on Tuesday.