Indian stock markets faced a sharp downturn as Sensex and Nifty tumbled, driven by foreign fund outflows, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty surrounding US-Iran nuclear talks.Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/ReutersSensex and Nifty50 Performance: Key Market Highlights TodaySensex and Nifty plunged over 1% due to foreign fund outflows and rising geopolitical risks.Uncertainty surrounding US-Iran nuclear talks contributed to market volatility and investor caution.Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offl ...

Market Overview - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade on February 27, 2026, influenced by a weak trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund outflows [1] - The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 364.62 points to 81,883.99, while the 50-share NSE Nifty decreased by 117.15 points to 25,379.40 [1] Sector Performance - Major laggards in the Sensex pack included Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and UltraTech Cement [1] - Conversely, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Eternal were among the gainers [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,465.99 crore on February 16, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,031.57 crore [2] Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed a downward trend with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index declining, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was in positive territory [2] - The U.S. market also ended mostly lower on February 26, amid concerns over U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program [3] Oil Prices - Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, saw a slight decrease of 0.07% to $70.70 per barrel [4]

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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), trimming most of their sharp intra-day gains, amid profit-taking.After a volatile day of trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 50.15 points or 0.06% higher at 82,276.07. During the day, it jumped 731.99 points or 0.89% to 82,957.91.The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 57.85 points or 0.23% to settle at 25,482.50.From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Phar ...

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Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's emergency tariffs has led to increased uncertainty in the tariff landscape, with a new 15% tariff announced, raising concerns about potential economic impacts [1][11]. Tariff Developments - President Trump announced a new 10% tariff on the rest of the world, which was later raised to 15%, surprising some officials [1][11]. - It remains unclear when these tariffs will be imposed, what might be excluded, and whether all countries will face the 15% rate [4][11]. Market Reactions - MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan increased by 0.5% amid the uncertainty [5][11]. - Japan's Nikkei was closed for a holiday, but futures traded at 56,970, slightly above the cash close of 56,825 [5][11]. - South Korea's market continued its upward trend with a 2.0% rise, following a 5.5% increase last week [5][11]. Economic Indicators - The Treasury market reacted negatively to the tariff news, raising the risk of the U.S. government needing to repay approximately $170 billion in revenue, potentially widening the fiscal deficit to around 6.6% of GDP [7][11]. - Economic growth in the December quarter missed forecasts, while core inflation surprised on the high side, affecting market expectations for a June rate cut from the Federal Reserve [8][11]. Currency and Commodity Movements - The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen by 0.4% to 154.36, while it gained 0.4% against the euro, reaching $1.1826 [9][11]. - In commodity markets, gold increased by 0.8% to $5,143 per ounce, and silver rose by 2% to $86.24 per ounce [9][11]. - Oil prices experienced volatility, with Brent crude down 0.6% to $71.29 per barrel and U.S. crude down 0.8% to $65.95 per barrel [9][11].

Group 1 - Brent markets are currently facing challenges around the $72 mark, with a potential pullback to $70 being plausible [1] - There is a bullish sentiment as the market approaches a "Golden Cross," where the 50-day EMA is expected to break above the 200-day EMA [2] - The market is attempting to establish a summer driving range, which is typically higher, but caution is advised unless a significant spike occurs after the weekend [3] Group 2 - Current market conditions suggest a grinding movement towards $70, with short-term trading opportunities arising from potential spikes [3]