Asian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surging 5.5%, recovering from a nearly 8% plunge the previous day. The rebound followed a turbulent session in US markets triggered by President Donald Trump’s warning of increased tariffs. Within 30 minutes of opening, the Nikkei 225 had climbed to 32,819.08. Other…
Shares of state-run oil producers ONGC and Oil India nosedived on Monday, April 7, as global crude prices slumped to their lowest levels in four years. The sell-off was driven by Saudi Arabia’s aggressive pricing tactics and escalating trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump’s tariff actions. Brent crude dropped nearly 4% to $63.21 per barrel—its…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets during the first four trading days of April (April 1–4), reacting to newly imposed U.S. tariffs affecting several countries, including India. This sharp outflow follows a brief period of optimism when FPIs injected ₹30,927 crore into Indian equities over six sessions between March…
U.S. Customs agents began collecting a new 10% tariff on imports from numerous countries starting Saturday, marking a dramatic shift in American trade policy under President Donald Trump. These baseline tariffs took effect at ports, airports, and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET, representing a full departure from the post-World War II model of mutually…
Fed Chair Powell Warns: Tariffs May Hit Harder Than Expected, Inflation Could PersistFinancial markets have been expecting significant interest rate cuts this year to counter an economic slowdown. However, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks suggest the Fed is in no hurry to make such moves. Speaking at a conference for business journalists, Powell…
The euro and Japanese yen surged against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as investors assessed the far-reaching consequences of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on global trade and economic growth. With concerns mounting over a potential trade war, investors flocked to safe-haven currencies like the yen and Swiss franc, driving the dollar to its lowest…
U.S. trading partners threatened to escalate trade tensions with the United States on Thursday after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs raised fears of higher prices in the world’s largest consumer market. The penalties, announced Wednesday, triggered a global market selloff and drew widespread condemnation, marking a dramatic shift from the decades-long era of trade liberalization….
Domestic Bets Dominate Amid Global Trade Uncertainty As global trade risks intensify ahead of the April 2 U.S. tariff decision deadline, India’s portfolio management service (PMS) managers are reassessing their strategies. While markets initially rebounded from the steepest small- and mid-cap correction since the pandemic, momentum is fading, and investor nervousness is resurfacing. How are…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has introduced changes to the market lot sizes for derivative contracts on select indices. These revisions, set to take effect from April 25, 2025, will influence traders and investors involved in Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select index derivatives. Key Changes in Market Lot SizesUnder the updated guidelines: The BANKNIFTY…
S. Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential, is increasing exposure to large-cap stocks, highlighting valuation challenges rather than macroeconomic concerns. Despite looming US tariffs, he remains cautiously optimistic, advocating for a balanced investment strategy. Overseeing more than $100 billion in assets, Naren told Bloomberg News, “India doesn’t have a macro problem—it has a valuation problem.” He…
