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Japan s Nikkei average fell over 1% on Friday with automakers tracking Wall Street losses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs. Toyota Motor and Honda Motor shares dropped significantly. Trump plans a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting April 3, with auto parts tariffs from May 3. Investors are preparing for reciprocal tariffs from other countries.

Gold prices have reached a record high due to U.S. President Donald Trump s new tariff plans, sparking fears of a global trade war and driving investors towards the safe-haven allure of gold. The market is also awaiting U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures data, which could influence interest rate expectations.

The dollar is heading for a steady week and next week s quarterly loss due to concerns over tariffs slowing U.S. growth, affecting yields, stocks, and the currency. The euro and the yen have seen significant gains this quarter, driven by various factors including peace prospects in Ukraine and dollar weakness.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins stated that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will increase U.S. inflation in the short term. She noted the potential for these price pressures to be temporary but also acknowledged the risk of more enduring inflation.

Investors reduced stock exposure after President Trump announced tariffs on auto imports, impacting markets and raising inflation concerns. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose, gold reached new highs, and automaker shares plummeted. Despite the auto tariff concerns, currencies of affected countries remained resilient against the U.S. dollar.

Shri Ahimsa Naturals IPO was highly successful, being oversubscribed over 60 times. The IPO closed on Thursday with share allotment finalized soon after. The company plans to raise Rs 74 crore for corporate purposes and investments, further enhancing its product line with Green Coffee Bean Extracts and Caffeine Anhydrous Natural.

Active Infrastructures IPO received a subdued response with 1.05x subscription, reflecting a muted GMP of zero ahead of its NSE SME platform listing. The company, specializing in infrastructure and commercial construction, emphasizes quality, safety, and client satisfaction across India.

Rapid Fleet Management s shares are set to debut on NSE SME at a flat or negative listing due to a GMP of Rs 0. The company raised Rs 44 crore through an IPO for vehicle purchase and other needs. Providing specialized logistics services, the firm owns 226 trucks and utilizes advanced tech for operations.

Zen Technologies secures a Rs 152 crore order from the Ministry of Defence for an Integrated Air Defence Combat Simulator. This new contract underscores the company s innovative capabilities and its focus on developing indigenous technologies for defence forces. Shares target an average price of Rs 1,740 with a Strong Buy recommendation.

Sandip Sabharwal advises investors to remain positive despite fears of tariffs and global conflicts. He highlights opportunities for gains in the Indian market, particularly in financials, NBFCs, construction, and capital goods sectors. Sabharwal suggests moving away from heavily competitive quick commerce stocks like Zomato and Swiggy, and considers buying stocks such as Avenue Supermarts.