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US stock markets declined as technology shares weakened despite investor confidence in Kevin Warsh’s appointment as Federal Reserve Chair. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow slipped amid rising Treasury yields and stronger-than-expected inflation data. Gold and silver futures dropped sharply, signalling improved risk sentiment.
US stock markets rebounded strongly after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, easing global trade tension fears. His comments at the World Economic Forum reassured investors following a sharp sell-off triggered by tariff threats against Europe. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all traded higher, highlighting how political clarity restored confidence and triggered a
U.S. stock markets posted their worst single-day declines since October, with the Dow falling over 850 points (1.76% to 48,488.59), S&P 500 dropping 2.06% to 6,796.86, and Nasdaq Composite sliding 2.39% to 22,954.32, triggered by President Trump’s announcement of 10% tariffs starting February 1.
Indian stock markets suffered heavy losses on January 12, 2026, with Sensex dropping over 700 points to 82,864 and Nifty falling below 25,500. In just six days, investors lost nearly ₹18.55 lakh crore in market value. The selloff was driven by uncertainty over Trump’s proposed tariffs affecting US-India trade, continuous FII outflows, weak global market cues, and rising crude oil prices.
The Indian stock market faced a fourth consecutive session of declines as foreign institutional investors sold heavily, oil prices rose, and US-India trade concerns persisted. Both Sensex and Nifty tracked losses across sectors, with energy and metal names hardest hit, reflecting broader global headwinds and domestic uncertainty.
The Indian stock market ended lower as profit booking and foreign fund outflows weighed on indices. HDFC Bank led declines, while technology shares showed mixed performance amid global tensions and rising volatility, underscoring cautious investor sentiment.
On December 31, 2025, quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart saw grapes completely sold out as Indians rushed to buy them for New Year’s Eve. The sudden frenzy is driven by the popular Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck in each month of the coming year.
India’s stock market witnessed a historic IPO surge in 2025, with hundreds of listings enabling foreign VCs and PE firms to realize 5-10x returns on investments in startups like Zomato and Nykaa. However, massive profit repatriation—reaching around $50 billion—has triggered capital outflows, slashing net FDI to record lows and pressuring the rupee to depreciate nearly 6% against the dollar.
Ola Electric’s stock faced a sharp decline after the promoter Pavish Agarwal sold substantial shares, prompting investor scrutiny over debt levels, liquidity, and earnings prospects. Market participants note competitive pressures and cost challenges, with the company focusing on battery production and supply chain efficiency as a path to recovery.
The Indian stock market declined as foreign institutional investors continued selling and the rupee weakened to new lows, weighing on Sensex and Nifty. Bank stocks and private lenders fell, while some large-cap names rose. SEBI weight adjustments and global oil prices contributed to cautious trading across major indices.
