8 Key Market Changes Over the Weekend: GIFT Nifty, Wall Street Sell-Off, and More
8 Key Market Changes Over the Weekend : The Indian stock market is set for a weak opening on Monday, as global cues signal bearish sentiment. A sharp sell-off in Wall Street, weak US economic data, declining consumer sentiment, and a softening dollar have created uncertainty in the markets. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the eight key changes over the weekend that will impact the market today.
1. Gift Nifty Signals a Weak Start for Indian Markets
Gift Nifty was trading around 22,682, nearly 140 points lower than its previous close, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50. The persistent outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), along with global uncertainties, have kept the Indian markets under pressure.
2. Wall Street Suffers the Worst Session of 2025
The US stock market ended in deep red on Friday, posting its worst session of the year. Investor sentiment was hit by weak economic data, rising inflation expectations, and concerns about consumer demand.
- Dow Jones plunged 748.63 points (-1.69%) to 43,428.02
- S&P 500 fell 104.39 points (-1.71%) to 6,013.13
- Nasdaq Composite tumbled 438.36 points (-2.20%) to 19,524.01
Tech giants bore the brunt of the sell-off:
- Tesla (-4.7%)
- Rivian (-4.7%)
- Nvidia (-4.08%)
- Amazon (-2.83%)
- UnitedHealth (-7.2%)
- Block (-17.7%)
- Akamai Technologies (-21.7%)
3. US Business Activity Slumps to a 17-Month Low
The S&P Global Flash US Composite PMI Output Index declined to 50.4 in February, its lowest since September 2023, signaling a slowdown in both manufacturing and services sectors. This has fueled concerns over a potential economic downturn.
4. US Consumer Sentiment Hits a 15-Month Low
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped from 71.7 to 64.7, its lowest reading since November 2023. Additionally, inflation expectations surged to 4.3%, the highest in nearly three months. These figures suggest that US consumers are becoming increasingly cautious about spending, which could impact global trade and investments.
5. Asian Markets Open Lower
Tracking the Wall Street sell-off, Asian markets traded lower on Monday:
- South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.71%
- Kosdaq dropped 1.21%
- Hang Seng index futures indicated a weak opening
- Japanese markets were closed due to a public holiday
6. Gold Prices Near All-Time Highs
Gold remained firm as investors sought safe-haven assets amid market turmoil.
- Spot gold held steady at $2,934.82 per ounce
- US gold futures dipped slightly to $2,950.10 per ounce
- Bullion had scaled an all-time high of $2,954.69 on Thursday
7. Crude Oil Prices Decline
Oil prices remained under pressure due to economic concerns and demand uncertainties.
- Brent crude fell 0.27% to $74.23 per barrel
- WTI crude dropped 0.38% to $70.13 per barrel
8. US Dollar Weakens as Euro and Yen Gain Strength
The US dollar extended its decline, providing some relief to emerging markets.
- Euro gained 0.46% to $1.0508
- Sterling held near a two-month high at $1.2659
- Yen strengthened to its highest level in over two months at 148.85 per dollar
Financial Ratios Overview
| Indicator | Current Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 75,311.06 | -0.56% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,795.90 | -0.51% |
| Gift Nifty | 22,682 | -140 points |
| Dow Jones | 43,428.02 | -1.69% |
| S&P 500 | 6,013.13 | -1.71% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 19,524.01 | -2.20% |
| Gold (Spot) | $2,934.82 | 0% |
| Brent Crude | $74.23 | -0.27% |
| WTI Crude | $70.13 | -0.38% |
| US Dollar Index | 104.0 | -0.5% |
What to Watch This Week?
Investors will closely monitor:
India’s GDP data for growth trends February derivatives expiry and market positioning US tariff decisions by Donald Trump Rupee-Dollar fluctuations Foreign investor inflows and sentiment Key global economic data
With multiple headwinds facing the market, volatility is expected to remain high. Investors should stay cautious and track these developments closely.
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