Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets Rally as Trump Signals Potential Tariff Flexibility US index futures are buoyant on signs that the next round of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs on April 2nd could be more measured than previously suggested. Trump has symbolically branded the April 2 start date for his reciprocal tariffs as America's…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets at Highest Level in Over a Month: Poised at Critical Resistance Threshold US equity markets retreated Thursday as materials and consumer staples sectors led the decline. Investor confidence has waned in recent weeks following economic indicators suggesting both economic activity and consumer sentiment are c…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Foreigners fuel market rally U.S. equity markets finished lower on Tuesday, giving back part of the gains from the previous two sessions. Growth sectors of the US market such as technology and communication services were among the laggards while value sectors such as energy and health care fared better yesterday. T…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Global market upswing maintains strength for second consecutive day US stocks rose on Monday, building on their comeback from a four-week rout on Wall Street exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout and falling consumer confidence. Investors were encouraged to see a rebound in U.S. reta…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Economic Indicators Ignite Hopes for Potential Market Recovery Ahead US stocks bounced back sharply on Friday as investors pushed aside growing concerns over the global trade war and bought back beaten down stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have their best day of the year on Friday, both leaping more than 2%. Stocks r…

HSL Prime Research Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Economic Tailwinds Set to Ignite Market Optimism U.S. investors breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after February inflation figures came in below forecasts, triggering a rebound in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq from six-month lows. This positive momentum should help put global markets on a firm foot…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Shifting Sands - Markets Navigate Trump's Tariff Flip-Flop and Ukraine Ceasefire Prospects U.S. stocks declined Tuesday, extending the most significant selloff in months, as investors grappled with concerns about how the latest tariff threats might impact the global economy. Markets experienced volatility amid cont…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Wall Street Plunges as Recession Fears Intensify U.S. stocks tumbled Monday amid ongoing tariff conflicts and growing concerns about a potential federal government shutdown, fueling worries that the U.S. economy might be heading toward a recession. Weaker consumer sentiment, slower consumer spending, and tariff ris…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Nifty's Resilient Comeback Set to Test Critical 22700-22725 Barrier Zone This Week Trade tensions burdened markets as the S&P 500 recorded its third consecutive weekly decline and steepest weekly drop since September. Market volatility persisted amid uncertainty over President Trump's announced tariffs—25% on Canad…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Volatility is expected to make its presence felt today. U.S. equity markets closed lower on Thursday, with growth segments leading the downside. Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Marvell fell by nearly 20% after the company reported better-than-expected earnings; however, forward guidance disappointed, highlight…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Short covering to support markets today. US equity markets finished higher on Wednesday following an announcement that the U.S. will exempt autos from the 25% tariffs that were implemented yesterday on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. The tariff relief boosted sentiment, with the S&P 500 finishing high…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary All eyes on Trump's Speech US President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress today. He will lay out his vision in office for the next four years. The address is his first major speech to lawmakers since returning to office in January 2025. Trump's address comes as the administration seeks to …

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Stocks tumble after Trump announces tariffs President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that tariffs on Mexico and Canada will proceed as planned, with all imported products from these nations facing a 25% duty starting Tuesday. With negotiations reaching a deadlock, both countries have exhausted their options to st…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Some respite in the offing for the Bulls Relief for the bulls appears to be on the horizon, offering a welcome break from recent challenges. Equity markets closed higher on Friday following U.S. inflation data that matched consensus expectations. Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region opened higher on Monday, shru…

HSL Prime Research Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Market to Focus on Derivative Rollovers. Stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq modestly higher while the Dow Jones fell. U.S. equity markets also closed lower on Tuesday as consumer confidence declined more than expected. Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvid…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump's Tariff Plans Weigh on Global Sentiment US equity markets closed lower on Monday, with technology and consumer discretionary stocks leading the decline, reflecting a risk-off sentiment. President Trump confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect next week after the 30-day pause impleme…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Cautious Mood on D-street – Markets to open lower on weak global cues Major U.S. indices retreated during the holiday-shortened week, with sharp losses in the latter half erasing early gains. Walmart's conservative guidance for the upcoming year triggered broader concerns about consumer spending and economic health…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Walmart's forecast dampened investor risk appetite U.S. stocks sold off on Thursday as ongoing tariff jitters and a downbeat Walmart forecast dampened investor risk appetite. Dow Jones posted its most significant one-day loss since Jan. 10 — down 450 points, or 1% — while the S&P 500 SPX shed 0.4% after scori…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Federal Reserve meeting minutes signal a pause in interest rate cut U.S. stocks ended modestly higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 notched its second straight all-time closing high as investors scrutinized the minutes from the Federal Reserve's January policy meeting and digested U.S. President Donald Trump'…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Asian shares slipped on the threat of a broader global trade war. All three major US stock indexes swung between losses and gains before turning positive in the final minutes of trading. The S&P 500 edged to a new record close in a shortened holiday week. The market faces several key factors: the end of earni…

HSL Prime Research Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary The short-term bottom seems in place - 22800 is a key support. US stock markets were closed for trading on Monday for the President's Day Holiday. At least six Fed officials are due to speak this week, and markets will pay attention to their views on future rate cuts. European shares marked…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Nifty's 22800 Level - A Make-or-Break Point for Bulls US stock markets will remain closed on Monday for President's Day 2025, marking the birth anniversary of the first US President, George Washington. Asia share markets are also becalmed by a Wall Street holiday on Monday. The Dow Jones stayed close to its all-tim…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Indian Market Sentiment Expected to Improve Today The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Apple and Tesla, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. Stocks also gained after data showed U.S. producer prices increased in Ja…

Morning Market Commentary Global Markets Poised to Surge Amid Fresh Hopes for Ukraine Peace Prospects U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed higher-than-expected inflation. It triggered an aggressive selloff of Treasurys and undermined the Federal Reserve's ability to keep cutting interest rates. The con…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Modest Recovery in Early Trade After Five-Session Decline Wall Street's main indexes ended mixed on Tuesday as gains in Coca-Cola and Apple offset losses in Tesla, while investors parsed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments. The U.S. central bank is in no rush to cut its short-term interest rate ag…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Wall Street ends higher on AI strength America's main indexes closed higher on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and other AI-related stocks. Steelmakers surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Trump's latest potential trade barrier escalation would in…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump Escalates Trade War The U.S. stock market slumped last week, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump. The uncertainty around trade and tariffs continues to remain perhaps the biggest overhang on markets. While U.S. tari…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary All eyes on Governor Malhotra U.S. stocks were mixed at the end of choppy session on Thursday as investors digested a spate of earnings. Amazon reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates, however, its revenue outlook for the first quarter missed projections. Amazon shares were trading lo…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets Pin Hopes on Quarterly Earnings Today US equity markets finished higher on Wednesday, reversing modest losses at the open, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% and the Dow rising by 0.7%. The real estate and information technology sectors were among the top performers of the S&P 500. The ADP employment survey for …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trade Optimism & and FII Short Covering Boost Markets The three major stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, aided by energy stocks, while investors saw reason for optimism for a trade breakthrough between the U.S. and China after President Donald Trump delayed tariffs for Canada and Mexico. After signing an…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Short covering to propel markets higher The major US stock indexes closed lower on Monday, but partly recovered from initial steeper losses. U.S. President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcem…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Tumultuous Week ahead - Trump Tariffs Trigger Trade war Global markets face significant turbulence following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs: 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, and 10% on Chinese goods. U.S. stock futures have fallen sharply in response, potentially setting the stage for…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump's Tariff Move Rattles Global Markets US Stocks tumbled on Friday afternoon after the White House’s confirmation of tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China would take effect on Saturday. It caught markets off guard as most had been hoping that Trump wouldn't follow through on his earlier threat to impos…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Market Mosaic - US Economy, Tech Earnings, and Shot Build-up before the Budget. Dalal Street braces for action-packed session with multiple market-moving events in focus this week. U.S. equity markets advanced Thursday, buoyed by robust fourth-quarter GDP data and mixed corporate earnings. The economy grew at…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Brace for volatility The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%. The Fed also made no change to its balance-sheet-reduction program, known as quantitative tightening (QT). Fed Chair Powell took a measured stance in his post-meeting press conference,…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Markets recover from Deepseek Selloff US Equity markets finished higher on Tuesday, as technology stocks rebounded from sell-off that was sparked by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model that could threaten the dominance of U.S. rivals. Some investors hunted for bargain…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Relief Rally at the opening DeepSeek's introduction of a free, open-source AI model has rattled the technology sector, with the Chinese company claiming capabilities comparable to ChatGPT at substantially lower development costs. The announcement triggered a massive selloff in technology stocks, particularly affect…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Colombia – Rattles global markets. Trump’s abrupt tariff announcement rattled global markets as he ordered his administration to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia hours after its president refused to allow two military planes carrying deported migrants to land, punishing a US secur…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary First signs of semblance American stock market rally saw further gains Thursday. The S&P 500 finished the day up 0.5%, surpassing its previous record finish of 6090. President Donald Trump, speaking remotely at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reiterated plans for tax cuts and tariff hikes. U.S. crude oil p…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary S&P 500 hits fresh highs Wall Street's indexes rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting an intraday record high. Investors cheered streaming video provider Netflix's quarterly report and President Donald Trump's private-sector artificial intelligence infrastructure investment plan. US President D…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Absence of any explicit orders on tariffs buoyed US markets American stocks reacted positively to what appears to be a more measured rollout of trade policy from the Trump administration. Soon after taking over as the 47th US President today, Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, covering a wide …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Dollar Weakens as Trump Delays Tariffs Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States. US markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr public holiday. The dollar tumbled on Monday after incoming U.S. administration did not impose new trade tariffs on the first day in office, alleviating so…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets struggled to make headway U.S. equity markets closed modestly lower Thursday following retail-sales data for December. Headline retail sales rose by 0.4% for the month. A slide in tech mega caps dragged down the market. Apple lost 4% in its worst day since August, dragged the Nasdaq Composite 0.89% lower. O…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets struggled to make headway U.S. equity markets closed modestly lower Thursday following retail-sales data for December. Headline retail sales rose by 0.4% for the month. A slide in tech mega caps dragged down the market. Apple lost 4% in its worst day since August, dragged the Nasdaq Composite 0.89% lower. O…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary A Change in the Wind Our planet's 23.44-degree axial tilt orchestrates nature's grand seasonal dance. As the sun traverses from south to north across the equator, it heralds winter's end and summer's approach, bringing longer days and warmer skies. This celestial transition traditionally sparks joyous kite-flying c…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary All eyes on US CPI Global equity markets posted modest gains ahead of U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, with small- and mid-cap stocks leading the advance. Throughout the trading session, markets fluctuated as investors weighed upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings reports against current stoc…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Pullback rally on cards – Immediate resistance at 23340 American Stocks ended mixed - with the S&P 500 shaking off earlier losses to post its biggest intraday comeback in four months. The technology-heavy Nasdaq lagged the broader S&P 500 and Dow Jones. Oil futures settled Monday at their highest in about five mont…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets to open lower on concerns over slower GDP growth and slowdown Q3 earnings. The Indian equity markets witnessed heightened volatility and ended the week with significant losses pressured by selling in financials and energy stocks. Concerns over India’s Currency and GDP growth projections pointing to a four-y…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Make or Break day for the Indian markets Crucial nonfarm payroll data in US American markets observed holiday on Thursday to honour the death of former President Jimmy Carter, and trading volumes were thin in futures markets. Equity markets are softer amid persistent concerns over a slower pace of interest ra…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Earnings season to call the shots American stocks were mixed after a muted session on Wall Street, as the minutes of the Fed’s December meeting struck a hawkish chord, while also raising some concerns over the impact of Trump's planned tariffs. Gains in the Healthcare, Industrials and Telecoms sectors led sha…