# Investor sentiment remains supported by expectations of further US Fed rate cuts next year. Fresh signs of cooling in the US labour market reinforce the view that the Federal Reserve could deliver two rate cuts in 2026.

Against this supportive backdrop, Nifty bulls may shrug off global weakness, allowing optimism to resurface. The street suspect, there is a fair chance Nifty closes above the 26,000 mark once again, with eyes gradually shifting toward its all-time high of 26,326.

# Investors are awaiting the November US jobs report, due on Tuesday, December 16, which is expected to offer fresh insight into labour market conditions and the Fed’s rate outlook.

# On Thursday, Wall Street will turn its attention to the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which is unlikely to provide a “clean” read on inflation due to the absence of October data.

# Long story short: Bulls are likely to regroup on dips — buy-the-dips remains the mantra for the day.