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Investors in India are unsure about long-term investments like SIPs. They are moving money between funds based on past performance. This trend is evident as many SIP accounts opened in 2021 during market peaks are now being closed. The mutual fund industry is under scrutiny for launching schemes at high valuations, leading to poor long-term returns.

Five stocks, including Delhivery and Vodafone Idea, saw long unwinding on February 12, with declining open interest and stock prices amid bearish sentiment. Investors exited positions anticipating further weakness.

Gold and silver prices experienced high volatility, declining from record highs amid Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony. Gold April futures on MCX fell 0.55% to Rs 85,056 per 10 grams, while silver March futures dropped 0.56% to Rs 94,041/kg. Further fluctuations are expected due to US inflation data.

Axis Securities recommends buying Automotive Axles, targeting a price of Rs 1975. With a current price of Rs 1833.1, the company reported a standalone total income of Rs 536.77 crore for Q4 2024. Promoters hold 71.04% stake. The CV industry’s cautious near-term outlook is balanced by expected growth in the passenger carrier segment and government infrastructure spending.

China s yuan reached a three-week low against the dollar amid escalating global trade tensions. U.S. President Trump s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have pressured the yuan and other major currencies. Concerns over potential further tariffs on Chinese goods add to the yuan s struggles.

The Indian rupee hit a near two-week high on Wednesday following a significant intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, forcing the liquidation of bearish positions. The DBS Bank anticipates the rupee to weaken by mid-2025 due to the dollar s safe-haven appeal amidst U.S. trade tariffs and delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Hong Kong shares rose 1.4% on Wednesday, led by a 6.7% surge in Alibaba shares amid AI-driven revaluation opportunities. Apple s partnership with Alibaba to enhance AI features for iPhones in China boosted the tech sector. However, Baidu fell 3.5% on lagging AI model development. Tech stocks including Lenovo and BYD Electronic also saw gains.

HAL shares dropped 4.6% after IAF Chief AP Singh criticized delays in Tejas-Mk1A delivery. HAL cited past sanctions as a cause but assured 11 aircraft deliveries by March. The PSU is negotiating an 80% technology transfer for GE-414 engines while managing a Rs 1.3 lakh crore order book.

Institutions leverage selling has influenced market fluctuations, with Indian leverage selling more prominent than FII selling. Samir Arora notes that small and midcap stocks typically align with market trends over time, suggesting that while corrections can happen, they are not overly alarming.