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The Indian stock market continues to display sharp fluctuations, often swinging from steep gains to sudden drops within minutes. These swift movements reflect the volatility and unpredictability that define the market’s daily rhythm. While some sessions see exponential gains that surprise even seasoned investors, others witness sharp declines that send shockwaves across the financial ecosystem.
Last week, the Indian market faced a massive jolt following the imposition of new tariffs by former US President Donald Trump. Predictions of a prolonged recovery began to emerge. However, Indian investors maintained optimism, expecting a turnaround despite global headwinds.
Against global uncertainty, the Indian stock market made a swift and surprising comeback. The domestic equity indices rebounded sharply, outperforming several global peers that are still grappling with the impact of US tariffs. The Sensex and Nifty posted strong gains, backed by investor confidence and the belief that the Indian economy would remain relatively insulated from the trade tensions.
While global markets continue to show signs of struggle, India’s equity market has shown signs of stability and consistent recovery. Analysts attribute the quick bounce-back to resilient domestic demand and investor faith in India’s long-term growth story. Global Market Snapshot: Tariffs, Trades & Trends Gold Shines Bright- Gold prices touched a record high as the dollar dipped and trade worries intensified.
Spot gold hit $3,266.65, while US futures climbed to $3,279.20.
Wall Street Ends in Red- US stocks closed lower on tariff concerns despite strong bank earnings. Nvidia plunged 6.33% after hours, while the Dow fell 155 points.
India’s Trade Deficit Widens- Exports in March rose 0.7% to $41.97B, while imports surged 11.
3% to $63.51B. This pushed the monthly trade deficit to $21.
54B. Crude Oil Edges Up- Oil prices ticked higher amid shifting US trade policies. Brent crude rose to $64.
77, and WTI hit $61.42 per barrel. Asian Markets See Red- Most Asian indices opened lower, tracking Wall Street’s overnight losses.
Nikkei dropped 0.3%, Kospi lost 0.2%, and Topix slid 0.
05%. Gift Nifty Signals Weak Start- Gift Nifty traded at 23,273, about 68 points below Nifty futures’ close. This hints at a subdued start for Indian equities.
India-US Trade Talks Heat Up- India signed the first phase of a trade deal with the US. Both nations aim to hit $500B in bilateral trade by 2030. Inflation at 67-Month Low- March CPI inflation eased to 3.
34%, the slowest since August 2019. Food prices softened, supporting expectations of future rate cuts. Also Read: Stock Market Today: Markets Open in Red As Sensex Falls 121 Points – Here’s What To Expect Ahead.
