Indian Stock Market Today: 8 Key Overnight Developments – Gift Nifty, Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum, China’s Economic Data in Focus

Markets may open lower on July 15 as Gift Nifty trades at a discount, Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs, and investors await China’s GDP and key Q1 earnings.

July-15, 2025: The Indian stock market is likely to open on a subdued note on Tuesday, July 15, as global signals remain cautious and investors await corporate earnings and economic data releases. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,148, nearly 25.5 points below the Nifty futures’ previous close, suggesting a negative opening for Sensex and Nifty 50.

On Monday, the Sensex dropped 247.01 points to close at 82,253.46, while the Nifty 50 slipped 67.55 points to 25,082.30, extending losses for the fourth straight session amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in IT stocks.

Also Read: No Panic Yet: S&P 500 Shrugs Off Trade Shock

🌐 Key Global Cues Impacting Sensex Today:

1. Asian Markets Mixed

Japan’s Nikkei 225 remained flat, while Topix gained 0.32%.
Kospi (South Korea) declined 0.31%, but Kosdaq rose 0.26%.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.66%.
Investors await China’s Q2 GDP release later today.

Also Read: Q1 Results Today, July 15: HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard, GM Breweries, Just Dial Among 21 Firms to Report Earnings

2. Wall Street Ends Slightly Higher

Despite Trump’s renewed tariff threats, U.S. markets showed modest gains:

Dow Jones: +88.14 pts (+0.20%)
S&P 500: +8.81 pts (+0.14%)
Nasdaq: +54.80 pts (+0.27%)

3. Trump’s Tariff Warning

U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imposing “secondary tariffs” up to 100% on nations doing business with Russia if no peace deal is reached within 50 days. This adds fresh uncertainty to global trade dynamics.

Also Read: EU Warns US Tariffs Could Cripple Trade as Trump Threatens 30% Levy

4. China’s Economic Data

China is set to unveil Q2 GDP numbers, expected to surpass the 5% growth target, possibly delaying any urgent stimulus. China also posted a record $586 billion trade surplus for H1 2025, showing signs of resilience in exports despite tariff pressures.

📊 Domestic Developments

5. Gift Nifty Signals Weak Start

Gift Nifty at 25,148, down 25.5 points, suggests another weak start for Indian equities.

6. Q1 Earnings in Focus

Investors will eye Q1FY26 results from:

GM Breweries
HDFC Life
ICICI Lombard
Geojit Financial
Just Dial
HDB Financial
Bank of Maharashtra

The earnings season could offer much-needed direction to traders amid global uncertainty.

7. Gold Prices Soften Slightly

After touching a 3-week high, gold eased 0.1% to $3,350.97/oz, as traders await key U.S. economic cues. Silver reached its highest level since Sept 2011.

8. Crude Oil Slips

Oil prices saw mild correction:

Brent Crude: -5 cents to $69.16
WTI Crude: -9 cents to $66.89

This comes as the market digests Trump’s threat of sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil.

Conclusion:
With ongoing geopolitical tensions, China’s economic updates, and Q1 earnings taking center stage, Indian markets are likely to stay cautious today. Traders should brace for volatility as global macro and micro indicators unfold throughout the week.

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