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According to me, the biggest moving part for the rest of the year is going to be what happens to domestic liquidity and as a result to credit growth and therefore earnings growth for companies. We have been in a liquidity deficit scenario for far longer than what should be natural for an economy like ours.

Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, recently proposed that Bitcoin might challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance as a global reserve currency. His comments come as BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, which was launched earlier, continues to experience strong inflows, enhancing Bitcoin’s credibility within institutional circles.

Helios Capital’s Samir Arora warns that India s stock market is more vulnerable to a weakening US economy than direct tariffs. With new US tariffs set for April 2, concerns over trade tensions and economic slowdown have fueled market volatility.

Krishna Memani explores the impact of market corrections and Trump s tariffs on US equities and profits. He suggests cutting equity exposure and investing in developed market bonds to hedge against rising uncertainty and high valuations. Memani discusses investor strategies and the potential influence on international and emerging markets, emphasizing the importance of long-term asset allocation.

The Indian stock market had a rough start in CY25, with the Sensex dropping nearly 3% and the BSE Midcap index plunging 12%. Notably, 11 midcap stocks declined over 30%, reflecting heightened market volatility and investor concerns.

Indian equity indices traded higher on Wednesday, led by bank stocks, but gains were limited by uncertainty over U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Meanwhile, seven large and midcap stocks from the Nifty 500 index hit their 52-week lows.

Huang, formerly one of the largest beneficiaries of the AI stock surge, has seen his wealth decline by $17.7 billion this year as Nvidia s stock has fallen 18% since January. His current net worth is $96.7 billion, placing him 16th on Bloomberg’s Billionaires list.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from their steepest decline in a month, as buying in blue-chip heavyweights like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank provided a boost, though gains were capped by uncertainty over the scale and impact of U.S. President Donald Trump s reciprocal tariffs.

RBI has infused Rs 8 lakh crore liquidity, positively impacting near-term liquidity problems. Credit growth is slow due to sluggish demand and economic slowdown. RBI may implement further rate cuts to stimulate growth. Bond yields have eased, and markets expect an additional 15-25 basis points cut in coming months, with yields trading between 6.25-6.5%.

Trump tariffs: As US President Donald Trump prepares to announce reciprocal tariffs, uncertainty grips global markets. While new trade barriers take effect immediately, experts warn of economic risks, inflationary pressures, and potential market volatility. Investors seek clarity amid fears of escalating trade tensions.