Global Markets End Volatile Week with Strong Friday Rally: $7-Trillion Lost Since Februry's Peak, Almost Double of India's $4 Trillion Market Cap

Despite growing economic uncertainty and record losses, global stocks rebounded sharply on Friday, while gold soared past $3,000 per ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets.

March 15, 2025: Markets Rebound as Investors Brush Off Trade War Fears

Global markets ended a turbulent week on a positive note, as U.S. and European stocks rebounded sharply on Friday despite lingering concerns over the global trade war, economic slowdown, and inflationary pressures.

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged over 2%, marking their best day of the year, while Chinese stocks rallied 2.4% on expectations of fresh stimulus measures from Beijing. Meanwhile, gold prices hit an all-time high of $3,004.90 per ounce, reflecting strong demand for safe-haven assets.

Key Market Highlights of the Week

📌 1. U.S. Stock Market Bounces Back but Ends Week in Red

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 2% on Friday, trimming weekly losses.
• Despite the rally, both indices posted their fourth consecutive weekly decline, reflecting investor caution.

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📌 2. Global Equities See Heavy Selloff

• $3 trillion in market value was wiped out this week, bringing total losses since February’s peak to $7 trillion.
• U.S. stocks accounted for over 70% of the global market cap loss.

📌 3. Gold Surges Past $3,000 on Safe-Haven Demand

• Gold prices hit a new record, rising for the 10th time in the past 11 weeks.
• Rising inflation expectations and Fed rate cut speculations are driving demand.

📌 4. Economic Uncertainty Sparks Investor Flight to Bonds

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• Treasury bond inflows hit their highest level since August, as risk-averse investors sought stability.
• U.S. high-yield credit spreads widened to 340 basis points, their largest jump in two years.

📌 5. European Markets Rally on Germany’s Stimulus Boost

• German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured support for the country’s biggest fiscal stimulus since 1990.
• The move is expected to boost growth across the Eurozone.

Looking Ahead: Key Market Movers for Next Week

🔹 U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England policy meetings – Investors will watch closely for any changes in interest rate guidance.
🔹 China’s economic data dump (industrial production, retail sales, investment) – Expected to impact global sentiment.
🔹 India's Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) data for February – A key indicator for emerging market investors.
🔹 U.S. Retail Sales (February) – A critical gauge of consumer spending trends.

As markets head into next week, traders will focus on central bank signals, global inflation trends, and trade policy developments to gauge the next direction for equities, commodities, and currencies.

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