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Global hedge funds and leveraged ETFs unloaded over $40 billion in stocks after President Trump s announcement of higher tariffs. The S&P 500 has lost more than $4 trillion in market value. Volatility targeting portfolios and macro systematic strategies contributed to the selloff, with long/short hedge funds turning the most bearish since 2011.

Global financial markets experienced a significant downturn due to President Trump s tariffs, causing Wall Street s fear levels to reach a five-year high. Investors worried about a potential recession as trillions were wiped off stock market values. The selloff affected various asset classes, with U.S. stock markets dropping sharply, influenced by China s countermeasures and economic uncertainty.

This week witnessed a significant downturn in the global economy as U.S. President Trump s tariff hike triggered fears of a recession. Equities lost $5 trillion, and the Nasdaq entered a bear market. Federal Reserve Chair Powell hinted at rate cuts, but investor confidence remained low. Global trade tensions likely to escalate further, impacting markets worldwide.

President Trump s announcement of global tariffs has triggered swift retaliation from China, which plans to impose a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, including agricultural products. Financial markets have reacted negatively, with substantial declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Economic concerns are rising, with the Federal Reserve predicting higher inflation and slower growth, while Trump remains defiant about his strategy.

The new fiscal year starts with mixed results in the Indian market, as 23 smallcap stocks fall double digits, while 54 gain similarly. Factors like US tariffs and global trade uncertainties weigh heavily. Investors remain cautious, focusing on upcoming corporate earnings and macro indicators.

Arun Chaudhry, Director & Chief Business Officer at m.Stock, emphasizes that discipline and consistency in fitness have significantly shaped his leadership and decision-making in financial markets. He advocates for a long-term vision and resilience both in investing and personal habits, influencing his approach to India’s evolving brokerage landscape.

Axis Securities has set a target price of Rs 2,500 on Lupin, showing an upside potential of around 27% from the current market prices.

​Right now, it is risk off and on the margin, there is selling of US stocks, there is buying of US Treasuries, seeing the yields are going down. Everybody s trying to reduce their dollar exposure. The dollar is not king dollar all of a sudden and we are seeing Swiss franc, yen gaining as much as 2%.

Berkshire Hathaway has issued an official statement refuting false claims on social media that Warren Buffett endorsed certain investment products and political candidates, including former President Donald Trump. The company emphasized that Buffett does not endorse financial instruments or political figures, countering misinformation from a viral video.

Bitcoin remains prominent in the cryptocurrency market, but altcoins are emerging with innovative solutions for transaction speed and energy efficiency. Altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano are revolutionizing DeFi and real-world asset tokenization, attracting institutional interest and mainstream adoption. Investors should consider balancing their portfolios with both established and emerging altcoins for long-term potential.