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European shares rebounded on Wednesday, recovering from a recent dip as investors monitored political developments in France and anticipated earnings from AI giant Nvidia. The STOXX 600 index and France s CAC 40 both saw gains. German consumer sentiment is expected to decline amid job loss and inflation concerns.

Japan s Nikkei experienced a boost, driven by Advantest s gains as investors eagerly anticipated Nvidia s outlook. Nikon surged following reports of EssilorLuxottica s potential stake increase. Market sentiment was influenced by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and concerns about potential Bank of Japan policy adjustments, impacting the yen s trajectory. Automakers saw mixed performance, while bank shares generally declined.

French bond yields slightly decreased on Wednesday after hitting multi-year highs due to political uncertainty. Opposition to Prime Minister Bayrou s budget cuts raised concerns about the government s stability, impacting investor confidence. Adding to global market worries, President Trump s attempt to remove a Federal Reserve Governor sparked fears about central bank independence.

JD Property, Partners Group, and EZA Hill Property are planning to launch a Singapore-based REIT potentially valued at over $1 billion, aiming for a listing on the Singapore Exchange as early as next year. This move signals growing confidence in Singapore s REIT sector and highlights the increasing role of Chinese capital in Southeast Asia.

Indian markets brace for a potentially weak opening following Ganesh Chaturthi, influenced by Trump s tariffs and negative Asian market trends, excluding Japan. Experts advise caution as Nifty faces expiry and FII selling pressure. The rupee s depreciation against the dollar adds to concerns. Technical analysis suggests a bearish outlook, with potential for further declines if key support levels are breached.

As US tariffs on Indian goods take effect from August 27, experts warn of a hit to export-heavy sectors like textiles, auto components, and shrimp, while domestic-focused industries may stay resilient. Hopes of a relief window remain dim, but upcoming GST 2.0 reforms could cushion the blow, keeping India’s growth story largely intact.

New US tariffs are poised to deeply impact India s economy, potentially reducing corporate earnings due to elevated tariffs of 20-25%. Dhananjay Sinha of Systematix Group advises investors to focus on domestic themes like consumption, autos, e-commerce, and renewables amid global headwinds. Corporate growth has slowed, and government infrastructure spending may be limited by fiscal constraints.

Debt-free and low-leverage smallcaps are outperforming in FY26, with nine stocks delivering 70–135% returns. Two turned multibaggers, highlighting investor preference for financially disciplined companies amid market volatility.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded JSW Infrastructure s credit rating to ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook, joining an elite group of Indian corporates. This upgrade, along with positive assessments from S&P and Moody s, reflects confidence in JSW Infrastructure s financial management, strategic growth, and pivotal role in India s port and logistics sector.

MCX copper futures slipped 0.23% to Rs 888.50 despite global optimism, as 50% US tariffs took effect. COMEX and LME prices rose, supported by a weaker dollar, strong demand from EVs and data centers, and tightening supply from mine disruptions, reinforcing long-term bullish fundamentals.