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Indian stock market: Both Indian indices - Sensex and Nifty 50 - ended the last week of May on a lower, making it second consecutive week to close in red.The BSE benchmark dropped by 270.07 points, or 0.33%, while the Nifty slipped 102.45 points, or 0.41%. The market closed the week on a cautious note, reflecting a muted performance influenced by persistent global trade tensions and uncertainty over upcoming domestic policy decisions.On Friday, both indices ended lower after a mostly range-bound session, weighed down by declines in IT stocks and...

Indian stock market: After a phase of consolidation, Indian stock markets saw a significant downturn as rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan heightened market volatility and prompted a move toward safer assets.The Nifty 50 ended the week at 24,008.00, falling by 1.39%, while the BSE Sensex closed at 79,454.47, down 1.30%.“The Nifty opened with a gap-down amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a weak start and persistent pressure throughout the session. The index ended 1.1% lower at 24,008. Broader markets also slipped, with the Nifty Midcap100...

A collapse in volatility suggests that the painful stock market sell-off is over and that a fresh rally could be brewing.That's according to Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTrader, who told BI on Wednesday that the sharp decline in the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, flashed a "bear killer" signal.The bullish signal flashes when the VIX surges above 50 and then closes below 30."The signal has triggered, so we would consider it as a compelling input in the current environment," Goepfert said.Since President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement...

Trend analysis overlaid by multiple uncertaintiesgetty Wall Street traders are enjoying the stock market’s trend-less turmoil. Everyone else, not so much. The ever-changing news reports whirl stock market outlooks about, thereby keeping investors unsure and concerned. Beneath the stock market volatility are multiple uncertainties. U.S. stock market uncertainty Beyond "normal" risks, conditions are unstable due to disruptive, human-caused actions. The widespread, abnormal shifts are undermining investors’ understanding and expectations. Thus, the stock market tosses about, producing confusion, worry and contradictory advice. U.S. economy uncertainty Among those willing to undertake an...

The Indian stock market closed the 2024-25 (FY25) financial year with gains after logging sharp gains in March driven by foreign capital inflow, final phases of profit booking, and improving domestic economic indicators.Next, investors will monitor key market triggers in the first week of the new fiscal (FY26). Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements, foreign fund inflow, domestic and global macroeconomic data, auto sales figures, and global market cues will dictate the market direction in the first week of April, marking the beginning of the new financial year 2025-26 (FY26).Domestic equity...

Stock buybacks could counteract extended market declines, Citi said.The bank predicted $1 trillion in stock buybacks by 2025, up from 2024.Companies may shift spending from capital expenditures to buybacks amid Trump policy uncertainty.The stock market has a $1 trillion weapon to fight further price declines: stock buybacks.Analysts at Citi said in a Monday note that as the stock market continued to decline, it could present a too-good-to-ignore deal for companies to buy back their stocks at discounted levels."Should large cap US equities continue to correct, we expect that share repurchase...

Indian stock market: After moving in downward trajectory for three weeks, the Indian benchmarks made a strong comeback in the first week of March 2025. The indices closed in green, rising nearly 2 per cent on Friday, March 7. The Nifty settled at 22,552.50, while the Sensex closed at 74,332.58, marking a significant rebound.The market recovered despite weak global cues amid rising threat of tariff wars on multiple trading partners.The global sentiment improved following reports of a delay in U.S. tariffs and the possibility of further negotiations, which helped stabilize...

The Indian stock market snapped its three-week losing streak and staged a sharp recovery, driven by favorable global and domestic cues amid US tariff-related developments, instilling fresh confidence among D-Street investors.Next, investors will monitor some key market triggers in the second week of March. Retail inflation, Donald Trump's tariff announcements, the rupee-dollar rate, foreign fund outflow, domestic and global macroeconomic data, and global market cues will dictate the market direction in the next five days.Also Read: Nifty 50 logs best week in 3 months, valuations hit multi-year lows: Bear case...