Global Sell-off, Trump Tariffs, and Tech Stock Plunge Signal Volatility for Indian Markets
February 25, 2025: The Indian stock market is set for a volatile opening on Tuesday as global markets face pressure from Trump’s tariff moves, tech sector losses, and mixed macroeconomic signals. Gift Nifty indicates a cautious start, while Asian markets continue to trade in the red following overnight losses on Wall Street.
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1. Gift Nifty Signals Negative Start
Gift Nifty was trading at 22,588, about 25 points lower than Nifty Futures’ previous close, hinting at a weak opening for Indian stock indices.
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2. Asian Markets Under Pressure
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.34%, while Topix declined 0.72%.
- South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.5%, and Kosdaq declined 0.44%.
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng futures indicate further losses.
3. Wall Street Ends Lower
- S&P 500 & Nasdaq fell for the third straight session amid tech stock sell-offs.
- Dow Jones: ⬆ +33.19 points (+0.08%) at 43,461.21
- S&P 500: ⬇ -29.88 points (-0.50%) at 5,983.25
- Nasdaq: ⬇ -237.08 points (-1.21%) at 19,286.93
4. Trump’s Tariff Moves Shake Markets
- US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada & Mexico will begin next month, ending the suspension that was previously in place.
- These tariffs negatively impacted global trade sentiment and led to a sell-off in riskier assets.
5. Tech Stock Rout in US Markets
- Nvidia: ⬇ -3.1%
- Broadcom: ⬇ -4.9%
- Amazon: ⬇ -1.8%
- Microsoft: ⬇ -1%
- Apple: ⬆ +0.7%
- Palantir Technologies: ⬇ -10.5%
However, Berkshire Hathaway stock hit a record high, closing ⬆ +4%, while Nike jumped 4.9%.
6. US Imposes New Iran Oil Sanctions
- The US targeted over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in selling and transporting Iranian petroleum.
- This pushed oil prices higher, impacting energy stocks globally.
7. Crude Oil & Gold Prices Surge
- Brent Crude: ⬆ +0.04% at $74.81 per barrel
- WTI Crude: ⬆ +0.20% at $70.84 per barrel
- Gold Prices: Surged to a record $2,956.15 per ounce due to safe-haven demand.
8. Indian Market Sentiment at Weakest in Weeks
- On Monday, Sensex dropped 856.65 points (-1.14%), closing at 74,454.41.
- Nifty 50 fell 242.55 points (-1.06%), ending at 22,553.35.
- Market analysts expect further caution and consolidation amid global uncertainty.
Outlook for Indian Markets Today
- Weak global cues will keep Sensex & Nifty volatile.
- Tech and energy stocks could remain under pressure following global trends.
- Crude oil price increase may impact oil-related sectors in India.
- Gold prices rising could benefit gold-related stocks.
- Investors are advised to watch Gift Nifty movement closely before making trading decisions.
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