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The U.S. dollar strengthened after President Trump announced substantial tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, taking effect March 4. Currencies held tight ranges, with modest moves in Asian trade. Key economic readings, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell s testimony and U.S. inflation data, are awaited. The yen rose, while the loonie and euro fell slightly.

Oil prices were steady as new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports were introduced, potentially affecting global economic growth and energy demand. Brent crude futures rose to $75.98 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude gained to $72.37. The Federal Reserve s stance on interest rates and U.S. crude oil inventory reports also influenced market sentiment.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on other countries, ending tariff waivers on steel and aluminum, and considering new duties on cars, semiconductor chips, and pharmaceuticals

Bond investors were unsettled by President Trump s remarks about investigating Treasury debt payments for fraud. Trump s statement hints at a potential overhaul of the federal government, possibly leading to a reduction in the national debt. However, experts believe it is unlikely to disrupt upcoming debt payments. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields rose slightly with upcoming Treasury auctions.

Stock markets fell for the fourth day, with Sensex dropping 548 points. Patanjali Foods shows a positive outlook despite resistance. Nykaa has declined over 30%, showing weak technical indicators. Delhivery remains bearish with weak investment prospects. Experts suggest cautious approaches for these stocks based on technical analysis when trading resumes.

On Tuesday, 338 companies, including Vodafone Idea, SAIL, IRCTC, Tata Investment, and Zee Media, will announce their third-quarter results. Vodafone Idea is expected to narrow its losses due to tariff hikes and ARPU increase. Analysts are focused on revenue growth, network capacity expansion, and 5G rollout progress. Key companies like Lupin, NBCC, and Bajaj Healthcare will also report.

Shares of Cochin Shipyard, Hero Motocorp, and ITC are in the spotlight as today is the last date to buy them to qualify for the respective dividends. The ex-date for these dividends is set for February 12, making today crucial for eligibility.

Chamunda Electricals shares are listed on the NSE SME platform, with a strong grey market premium suggesting a healthy debut. The IPO was subscribed over 700 times, with proceeds going toward capital expenditure, working capital, and debt repayment.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise reports a 52% YoY increase in net profit for Q3 to Rs 372 crore, driven by higher sales. Revenue grew to Rs 5,527 crore, and the company plans to add 3,512 beds over the next 3-4 years. Additionally, an interim dividend of Rs 9 per share has been declared.

Shares of T.T. Ltd will be in focus as investors take last chance to buy the stock before its 1:10 stock split on February 12. This means existing shareholders will receive 10 new shares for each share held. The value of holdings remains unchanged even though the number of shares increases.