𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 – 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 • Global markets were deep in the red this week as fears of an imminent trade war, economic slowdown, and a rout in mega-cap tech stocks rattled investors. • 📉 Nifty 50 (-2.94%) and 📉 Sensex 30 (-2.81%) extended their losing streak, marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline. Weak earnings, persistent foreign outflows ($25 billion since September), and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs weighed heavily on the markets. However, India's economy showed resilience, growing at 6.2% in October-December, driven by 8.3% growth in government spending and 6.9% year-on-year growth in consumer spending. • 📉 S&P 500 (-4.18%) and 📉 Nasdaq (-7.10%) tumbled as weak consumer confidence data added to market woes. The Trump administration proceeded with the stalled 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada and hinted at a similar move for the European Union. AI giant Nvidia and other mega-cap stocks slumped following a lukewarm earnings report, dragging the Nasdaq sharply lower. • 📉 Nikkei (-4.3%) followed global peers lower as Japan's factory output fell 1.1% in January. However, inflation in Tokyo eased to 2.2% in February, and retail sales rose 3.9% year-on-year, offering some support. • 🪙 Gold (-1.07%) edged lower as a strong dollar, driven by geopolitical and monetary uncertainties, pressured the safe-haven asset. Investors now await key U.S. inflation data for further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s rate cut trajectory. • 📈 Indian 10-year yield settled at 6.83% (up 4.2 bps for the month), while the U.S. 10-year yield dipped to 4.24% (down 29.0 bps). • 💱 USD-INR at 87.36, as dollar strength persisted amid uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policies. • 🛢 Brent Crude at $72.66 remained under pressure, as concerns over global economic growth and fuel demand—driven by U.S. tariff threats and signs of a slowdown—weighed heavily on prices. Until next time, 👋 bye! 🌟