📉 The Indian stock market has been under pressure for the past six months, with the BSE Sensex falling by 10,677 points from its all-time high of 85,978 and the Nifty 50 slipping by 3,482 points from its peak of 26,277, recorded on September 26, 2024. Despite initial attempts by bulls, the market remains under bearish control, with 13 consecutive sessions of decline in Sensex and 12 in Nifty 50.
Why is the Stock Market Crashing?
According to market experts, five key factors are driving the downturn:
1️⃣ Sluggish Economic Growth – Concerns over government policies, tariffs, and geopolitical uncertainty have affected corporate sales and overall market confidence.
2️⃣ Inflation Fears – Rising inflation expectations, high mortgage rates, and expensive housing are hurting consumer spending and investments.
3️⃣ London Cash Gold Contract Default Buzz – A shift in global gold reserves due to tariff disputes between the US and Europe has led to volatility in the commodities market, impacting investor sentiment.
4️⃣ Hawkish US Fed – The US Federal Reserve has signaled that interest rate cuts will not happen soon, leading to a stronger dollar and Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) pulling money from Indian markets.
5️⃣ Buy China, Sell India Trend – China’s aggressive fiscal and monetary stimulus measures are attracting FIIs, leading to capital outflows from India in search of higher returns.
📌 Global Market Impact:
The US stock market also saw a sharp decline, with the S&P 500 falling 1.7%, the Dow Jones dropping 748 points, and the Nasdaq tumbling 2.2% due to economic uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s policies.
With global uncertainties and domestic economic challenges, market experts advise investors to stay cautious and closely monitor upcoming economic data and Fed policy updates.
📊 What do you think is the biggest reason for the market decline?
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