Stock market today, Oct. 15 -- Indian markets began on a cautious note on Wednesday, reflecting mixed global signals and renewed worries regarding U.S.-China trade relations. By 10:52, the BSE Sensex reached 82,435.30, climbing by 405.32 points or 0.49 percent, while the Nifty 50 was at 25,288 . 15, increasing by 145.65 points or 0.58 percent.

On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell mentioned that the U.S. labor market remained sluggish, whereas the economy seemed to be on a stronger path, adding that the inflation projection has not changed since September, when the central bank lowered rates by 25 basis points.

Experts stated that Fed Chair Powell's comments reinforcing expectations for a rate cut in October and suggesting a p...