From Gift Nifty trends and Trump’s tariffs to soaring gold prices and US GDP data—here’s what traders need to know before the markets open on March 28.
March 28, 2025: Indian stock markets are expected to open on a muted note this Friday, March 28, amid global uncertainties and mixed economic indicators. Here are eight key overnight developments that could impact trading sentiment for Sensex and Nifty today.
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1. Gift Nifty Signals Tepid Start
Gift Nifty was seen trading around the 23,758 mark, a discount of nearly 20 points from Thursday’s Nifty futures close. This indicates a soft start for Indian equities.
2. Wall Street Ends in Red
US markets dipped on Thursday after President Donald Trump’s latest announcement of reciprocal tariffs rattled investor sentiment.
- Dow Jones fell 0.37%
- S&P 500 slipped 0.33%
- Nasdaq dropped 0.53%
General Motors and Ford shares declined sharply, while Apple and Tesla posted modest gains.
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3. Asian Markets Follow Suit
Asian indices opened lower:
- Nikkei 225 down 1.41%
- Kospi off 1.54%
- Topix dropped 1.55%
- Hang Seng futures pointed to a negative opening
4. US GDP Revised Higher
The US economy grew 2.4% in Q4 (up from the previous estimate of 2.3%), buoyed by strong corporate profits, which jumped 5.9%—the biggest rise in over two years.
5. Gold Hits Record High
Gold prices surged amid global uncertainties.
- Spot gold touched a record $3,063.20/oz before settling at $3,061.72
- US gold futures climbed 0.4% to $3,073.10
The safe-haven demand indicates rising investor caution.
6. Tokyo Inflation Beats Forecasts
Tokyo’s core CPI rose 2.4% year-on-year in March, outpacing the forecasted 2.2%. Stripping out food and fuel, inflation was at 2.2%, up from 1.9% in February. This could influence future BoJ policy moves.
7. US Jobless Claims Stay Low
Jobless claims dropped slightly to 224,000, signaling a steady US labor market. The figure was slightly better than economists’ expectations of 225,000.
8. Currency Watch
The US Dollar is set for a quarterly loss, with the euro rising 4% in 2025 so far, marking its best quarter in over a year.
- Yen traded at 151.19/USD
- Pound sterling was steady at $1.2943
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