Navigating the Turbulent Waters: Analyzing the Global Stock Market Downturn and Its Impact on Indian Equities
Navigating the Turbulent Waters: Analyzing the Global Stock Market Downturn and Its Impact on Indian Equities Introduction As of February 28, 2025, global stock markets are experiencing significant volatility, with the Indian stock market facing unprecedented challenges. This analysis delves into the current global market downturn, its underlying causes, and the specific repercussions for Indian equities. Global Market Overview The announcement of new tariffs by President Trump on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican goods has led to substantial declines in Asian stock markets. Japan's Nikkei fell by 2.88%, China's CSI 300 by 1.97%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng by 3.28%. Bitcoin also entered bear market territory, dropping by 21.11% in February to $80,079. Despite these trends, the UK's FTSE 100 saw a slight rise of 0.19% after reassurances from President Trump about a potential US-UK trade deal. Major European indices experienced modest declines, and US stock in...