Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) sold ₹30,015 crore worth of Indian equities in March’s first half, bringing 2024’s total FII outflows to ₹1,42,616 crore. Selling intensity is declining as valuations stabilize, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remain net buyers.
Over 800 smallcaps end the week in red. 116 stocks fall in double-digits up to 43%
BSE Smallcap fell 2% last week, with 821 stocks declining up to 43%. Market sentiment remained weak due to US recession fears and tariff wars. Notable laggards included BMW Industries, Triveni Turbine, Orchid Pharma, and Coffee Day Enterprises.
US stocks open higher but indexes on track for weekly losses amid slowdown fears
U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday, but all three main indexes were on track for weekly declines following a selloff earlier in the week, triggered by fears of a growth slowdown due to the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies.
As Wall Street gets worried, retail investors keep buying US stocks
Despite a market downturn fueled by Trump’s trade war, retail investors poured $7.3 billion into stocks, favoring Tesla and leveraged ETFs. While Wall Street grows cautious, individual investors remain bullish, raising concerns that a true market bottom is yet to come.
Xiaomi shares pricing ‘near-perfect execution’ after 300% rally
Xiaomi’s stock has surged 340% in a year, making it one of China’s most expensive tech stocks. Investors await its earnings and the launch of its YU7 electric SUV, a key test for its ambitious $10 billion EV expansion.
Asian stocks retrace early losses as trade war escalates on new tariff threats; S&P 500 in correction zone
Asian equities rebounded and US equity futures climbed as a US government shutdown was averted. The S&P 500 hit a six-month low, and Treasuries held steady. Avoiding the shutdown eased market uncertainties, which were heightened by ongoing trade-war tensions under President Trump.
Global markets sink, bonds rise in demand as Trump’s threats trigger more tariff angst
Global equities declined, with the S&P 500 confirming a correction amid tariff threats from President Trump, boosting inflation fears. U.S. Treasury prices rose as investors sought safer assets. The Nasdaq Composite is down over 14% from its recent record, as trade war concerns persist.
US stocks slide 1.3% as trade war escalates, S&P 500 confirms correction
Wall Street closed sharply lower as inflation concerns were overshadowed by fears of the escalating U.S. tariff war. The S&P 500 is in a correction, tech shares dropped significantly, and sentiment is poor due to daily tariff headlines. Despite cooler inflation data, uncertainty about the economy remains high, impacting investor confidence.
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A further correction could still be on the horizon, either through price declines or a prolonged period of time-based consolidation.
RBI rate cut ahead: Axis MF shares view on Indian bond market, answers what should investors do?
The Indian bond market remains resilient amid global volatility as the RBI implements liquidity measures and rate cuts, with predictions of further reductions. Key economic indicators show easing inflation, improved GDP growth, and stable demand-supply dynamics. Investors are advised to focus on long-duration bonds and gilt funds for potential gains, despite ongoing risks such as currency fluctuations and US policies.