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Why stock market is falling today: Sensex slumps 1,100 pts as Pahalgam attack fuels geopolitical concerns. 5 reasons behind bloodbath

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Indian benchmark equity indices reversed early gains to trade in the red for the second straight session on Friday, as investor sentiment turned cautious after a deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir heightened geopolitical risks. The BSE Sensex slumped over 1,100 points to trade below 78,700, while the Nifty50 dropped below 23,900 around 11:57 am. Earlier in the session, the Sensex had climbed to 80,130 and the Nifty had crossed the 24,350 mark. The market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE declined by Rs 9.7 lakh crore to Rs 419.86 lakh crore. While recent policies by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India aim to boost GDP growth, geopolitical tensions and global trade issues are limiting the short-term benefits. Despite a seasonally strong quarter, Q4 earnings expectations are modest, with consensus EPS growth at just 8% YoY. "The initiatives by the Government of India and the RBI are focused on ...

Sensex crashed up to 54% in past recession years. Is India ready for a Trump-led meltdown this time?

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs and altering of global trade structures have shaken the stock markets worldwide and worried top Wall Street leaders. There are also growing concerns among economists that the US might slide into a recession. Trump effected a 10% blanket tariffs on nearly all countries last week even as the levies varied. India attracted a 26% tariff on all exports to the US, while China's and Vietnam's were much higher. Even though these could be partially rolled back through negotiations in the coming weeks or months, Wall Street fears the impact is significant enough to tip the economies into a downturn. Wall Street is fearing the worst Goldman Sachs has increased its 12-month recession probability from 35% to 45% due to Trump's tariffs. If these tariffs come into effect, Goldman expects to revise its forecast to predict a recession.Another Street biggie JP Morgan projects a US recession by the end o...

Buy India, ignore panic: PMS fund managers’ strategies to protect crorepati portfolios

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Monday witnessed a dramatic selloff in the Indian stock market, with the Nifty falling over 3% and the BSE Sensex shedding a staggering 2,200 points. This sharp decline was triggered by escalating fears of a full-blown global trade war and growing concerns about a potential US recession, mirroring a broader global market downturn. The sell-off was widespread, engulfing all sectors, with metal, realty, auto, financial, and IT stocks bearing the brunt of the losses. Also read: Sensex, Nifty crash worst since 2024 Lok Sabha debacle. What to do when the market turns into madhouse Despite the panic, several portfolio management service (PMS) fund managers offered a nuanced perspective, emphasizing the importance of long-term fundamentals and strategic positioning. Live Events The market has staged a strong comeback today. Also read: Sensex surges 700 pts, Nifty above 22,350 as bulls fight back after steepest drop in 10 months Navigating Volati...

Monday dawns, stock markets hold their breath

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Mumbai: Should investors worldwide brace for another 'Black Monday' - a reference to October 19, 1987, when stock markets around the world crashed simultaneously? That's what CNBC host Jim Cramer predicted late last week after two days of sharp selloffs on Wall Street, sparking a debate on social media on the likelihood of such an event following the tariff war unleashed by US President Donald Trump. "If the President doesn't try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario...the one where we went down three days and then down 22% on Monday, has the most cogency," Cramer said on his show. On Black Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US plunged 22.6% - the steepest one-day percentage drop in its history. The selloff was triggered by a mix of overvalued markets, rising interest rates and panic selling amplified by computer-driven trading. The stock...

FOMC meet, FII action among 8 factors that could drive D-Street this week

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Nifty ended with weekly declines 0.7% led by selling pressure in the IT sector. When markets resume trading on Monday, a host of important domestic and global events lined-up during the week are likely to impact them. It was a truncated week as markets were closed on Friday on account of Holi. Nifty closed at 22,397.20, lower by 73.30 points or 0.33%. Commenting on the day's action, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities said that the Nifty has been forming a symmetrical triangle pattern on the hourly chart, which is a continuation pattern. For the past three days, Nifty has largely remained within the range of 22,350–22,550, he added. "A decisive move above 22,550 could trigger a meaningful rally in the short term. Conversely, a decisive fall below 22,350 could weaken sentiment in the short term," De said. Factors that are likely to impact movement when markets reopen this week: FOMC meeting The two-day Federa...

Sensex down 3,000 points in 9 days. Is it just the beginning of bear market?

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] The selloff is relentless and unforgiving. The Sensex has plunged 3,000 points over nine straight sessions, leaving investor portfolios in tatters. But the real bloodbath is in smallcaps and microcaps, now stuck in a bear market abyss, with retail investors bearing the brunt of the devastation. For the Nifty, the pain is historic — this is its longest losing streak since 2019, when it tumbled 5% over nine sessions between April 30 and May 13. Back then, the market staged a 6% relief rally within a week. But this time, the outlook is far bleaker. Relentless selling by FIIs threatens to crush any hopes of a bounce back, raising fears that the worst is far from over. Also read | Doomsday for smallcap stocks? 5 signs of cracks deepening after 5-year frenzy The damage runs deep — Nifty stocks have collapsed up to 42% from their peaks, with Tata Motors taking the hardest hit. With no signs of a floor, panic is spreading fast — how much more pai...

Why stock market is falling today: Key factors behind today's fall; Sensex declines 600 pts, Nifty below 23,400

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Benchmarks equity indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower on Monday, as global trade concerns weighed on risk sentiment following US President Donald Trump's warning that he would impose new tariffs this week. The BSE Sensex was trading 629 points, or 0.81%, lower at 77,231. The Nifty50 was down 187 points, or 0.79%, trading at 23,372 around 10:50 am. The market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE dropped by Rs 5.15 lakh crore to Rs 418.78 lakh crore. Why is the stock market falling today? 1) Trump’s tariff warning hits sentiment Trump announced on Friday that he plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs by Monday or Tuesday, escalating tensions in global trade. His move aims to impose tariffs on imports equal to the rates trading partners apply to US exports, adding uncertainty to global markets. 2) Rate cut hopes fade The US President also repeated warnings of imminent tariffs, including on steel and aluminium imports, an inflat...

Will the stock market crash in 2025? Watch out for these 6 risk factors

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] After a historic nine-year streak of positive returns, a wave of optimism has swept over Nifty bulls, with many anticipating another year of double-digit gains in 2025. However, the second half of 2024 served as a stark reminder to new investors of a timeless truth: Dalal Street is far from a one-way ride. The undercurrents of risks are growing stronger as investors will have to deal not only with global headwinds of geopolitical tensions and trade frictions but also the enemy within - slowing domestic growth, elevated valuations and earnings pressure. Bull markets are generally powered by a mix of earnings growth and multiple expansion, the latter often influenced by sentiment and liquidity. But 2024 saw the market being driven more by multiple expansion than by actual earnings growth. As the saying goes, mean reversion is the unyielding rule of markets, and it could make its presence felt in 2025. Here are 6 key risks that could disrupt...

Sensex ends over 400 points lower, smallcaps worst hit. 5 factors brought the bears out

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Reminding investors once again that Dalal Street is not a one-way street, Sensex fell over 800 points intraday on Wednesday before recovering half of the losses and ending 427 points lower but well below the 80,000-mark. Nifty gave up the support at 24,200 intraday but ended comfortably above the 24,300-level. Retail investors, who got used to seeing their portfolio going up almost every day, were in for a rude shock as smallcap and midcap indices recorded their worst day in more than a month before recovering some of the losses. The sell-off in Nifty was led by a 7% decline in Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) where investors see price cuts in XUV700 as a sign of weakening demand in the car industry. Other top blue-chip losers include Hindalco, Tata Steel, TCS and HCL Tech. Among sectoral indices, auto, media, metals and PSU banks were the worst hit. Here are the key factors behind today's fall in Sensex & Nifty: 1) Profit-bookin...