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GIFT Nifty Surges 307 Points Ahead of April 8 Session, Signals Strong Rebound in Indian Stock Market

8Apr

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GIFT Nifty Surges 307 Points Ahead of April 8 Session, Signals Strong Rebound in Indian Stock Market

What Happened on Friday (April 4)?GIFT Nifty Today: Green Shoots on the HorizonGlobal Cues ImproveMarket Outlook for April 8, 2025Nifty 50 Technical ViewSensex Technical ViewSectoral ViewIT StocksPharma SectorMetalsBanks & FinancialsBroader Markets: Time to Be CautiousWhat Should Traders Do Today?Intraday Strategy:Positional Investors:Expert CommentaryAfter a brutal sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Indian equity markets are poised for a relief rally, thanks to a 307-point surge in GIFT Nifty, recorded around 7:30 AM IST on April 8. The positive momentum comes amid improved global sentiment and some technical bounce-back after Friday’s massive correction.What Happened on Friday (April 4)?Sensex tumbled 773.35 points (–1.01%) to close ...

Nikkei 225 Plunges 7.83% on April 7, Wiping Out Over 2,600 Points in One Day

8Apr

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Nikkei 225 Plunges 7.83% on April 7, Wiping Out Over 2,600 Points in One Day

Opening Snapshot: Mild Optimism Fades FastMidday Decline Deepens as Support Levels BreakKey Technical Levels BrokenWhat Triggered the Sell-Off?Investor Reactions: Panic but Not Yet CapitulationAnalysts Warn of Continued VolatilityNikkei Index's Path Ahead Looks UncertainIn a staggering display of market volatility, the Nikkei 225 Index suffered one of its worst trading days in recent memory on April 7, 2025, falling 2,644.00 points, or 7.83%, to close at 31,136.58. This marks the biggest single-day point drop since the COVID-era crash in 2020, as recession fears and geopolitical uncertainty sent shockwaves through investor sentiment.Opening Snapshot: Mild Optimism Fades FastOpening Value: 33,154.97Intraday High: 33,158.87 (shortly after opening)Intraday Low: 30,79...

Nikkei Plunges Below 32,000 as US Tariff Fears Shake Tokyo Market

7Apr

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International News, News

Nikkei Plunges Below 32,000 as US Tariff Fears Shake Tokyo Market

Key Highlights:Global Tensions Weigh on Japanese StocksS&P 500 Leads Long-Term, Nikkei Lags BehindExpert View: Diversification Is KeyNikkei’s Challenges RemainNikkei’s Road to Recovery May Be LongThe Tokyo stock market has suffered a historic three-day collapse as worries mount over the Trump administration’s "reciprocal tariffs" and their ripple effects on global growth. On April 7, the Nikkei 225 nosedived by 2,128.56 points, or 6.30%, to settle at 31,652.02 as of 10:15 AM JST.Previous Close: 33,780.58Open: 33,154.97Day’s Low: 30,792.7452-Week High: 42,426.7752-Week Low: 30,792.74The sharp drop broke below the psychological 32,000 level, triggering panic among retail and institutional investors alike.Global Tensions Weigh on Japanese StocksThe latest fall follo...

Stock Markets Slump as China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs

5Apr

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US Stocks

Stock Markets Slump as China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs

Key Highlights:China Strikes Back: 34% Tariff on US GoodsTrump’s Defiant Stance Amid Market DropGlobal Trade War Fears Heighten Amid UncertaintyLabor Market Data: Positive but UncertainWhat’s Next for Global Markets?Navigating UncertaintyApril 4, 2025 — Stock markets in the United States took a significant hit as China announced a retaliatory tariff of 34% on US goods, the most aggressive response to President Donald Trump's new trade policies. The latest developments have added to the growing concern of a global trade war, driving fears of an economic downturn that could lead to a global recession.At the close of the trading session on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.8%, and the S&P 500 ended nearly 6% lower. These loss...

Nifty 50 and Sensex Eye Rebound After Sharp Fall as Global Trade Tensions Loom

2Apr

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Business & Finance, News

Nifty 50 and Sensex Eye Rebound After Sharp Fall as Global Trade Tensions Loom

Key Highlights:GIFT Nifty Signals Positive OpeningForeign Investors Pull Out ₹5,900 CroreGlobal Jitters: Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms LargeAsian Markets Stay SubduedRBI’s ₹80,000 Crore Liquidity Support Offers CushionWhat It Means for Indian InvestorsReading the Global Economic Tea LeavesNifty 50 and Sensex Face a Crucial TestIndia's benchmark stock indexes—Nifty 50 and Sensex—are poised to recover on Wednesday following their largest single-day fall in a month. The rebound is being closely watched by investors navigating global volatility and domestic policy support.On Tuesday, Nifty 50 dropped by 1.5%, and Sensex tumbled 1.8%, triggering fresh concerns over the stability of Indian equities in the face of escalating international trade tensions.GIFT Nifty Signals Positive O...