March 04: Trump’s Tariff Decision on Mexico & Canada Shakes Markets – Key Updates Before Opening Bell

The GIFT Nifty was trading at around 22,105.50 in early trade, hinting at a subdued start for the Indian stock markets.

Market Update 8:15 AM: Wall Street closed sharply lower on Monday as investor sentiment took a hit following President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. This triggered a widespread sell-off, leading to the biggest daily percentage drop in the S&P 500 since December 18. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.48 per cent, shedding 649.67 points to settle at 43,191.24. The S&P 500 lost 1.76 per cent, closing at 5,849.72, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.64 per cent to end at 18,350.19.

Asian markets mirrored the losses from Wall Street on Tuesday, as concerns over a potential trade war weighed heavily on investor sentiment. President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on tariffs added to fears of a slowdown in global economic growth.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at around 22,105.50 in early trade, hinting at a subdued start for the Indian stock markets.

Indian equity indices ended slightly lower on March 3 amid choppy trading, as domestic factors such as robust GDP figures and higher GST collections provided some support, but global uncertainties regarding trade policies and the Ukraine peace negotiations dragged the sentiment down. The Sensex slipped 112.16 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 73,085.94, while the Nifty edged lower by 5.40 points, or 0.02 per cent, to finish at 22,119.30.

U.S. bond yields saw a decline, with the 10-year Treasury yield slipping 0.55 per cent to 4.14 per cent, while the 2-year Treasury yield dropped nearly 1 per cent to 3.91 per cent.

The U.S. dollar index was slightly weaker in early Tuesday trade, hovering around 106.52 against a basket of major global currencies.

WTI crude oil futures extended losses, trading near USD 68 per barrel, a level not seen in three months. This came after OPEC+ indicated plans to restart previously halted production, following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to lower prices.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 4,788.29 crore on March 3, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) countered this selling pressure by purchasing stocks worth Rs 8,790.70 crore on the same day.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.