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US Fed Rate Cut Triggers Global Market Turmoil

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Synopsis:

The US Fed rate cut by 25 bps has rattled global markets. Wall Street suffered sharp declines, with Dow Jones crashing 1123 points. Indian equities are bracing for a gap-down opening as Gift Nifty trades at 24930.

US Fed Rate Cut Sparks Global Market Volatility

The Federal Reserve announced a 25 bps rate cut, bringing the target rate to 4.25%-4.5%. This move, aimed at monetary easing, sparked widespread selling in global markets. Wall Street indices witnessed significant declines, with the Dow Jones suffering its worst day in over four months.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Rate cut details: Fed slashed rates by 25 bps, lowering the target range to 4.25%-4.5%.

  • Wall Street reaction: Dow Jones plummeted 1123 points, Nasdaq dropped 3.56%, and S&P 500 fell by 2.95%.

  • Global impact: Gift Nifty traded at 24930, signalling a weak Indian market open; Asian indices mirrored Wall Street declines.

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Wall Street Crash Deepens Concerns

The rate cut decision, coupled with hawkish projections for 2025, unnerved investors. The Dow Jones dropped by 1123.03 points (2.58%) to close at 42,326.87, marking its worst streak since 1974. Nasdaq and S&P 500 followed suit, falling by 3.56% and 2.95%, respectively. The dollar surged to a two-year high, and treasury yields spiked, reflecting heightened caution.

Index

Change

Closing Value

Dow Jones

-1123.03 (-2.58%)

42,326.87

Nasdaq Composite

-3.56%

12,104.54

S&P 500

-2.95%

4,009.23

Indian Market Signals Weak Start

Indian markets are set to open lower following the US Fed rate cut. Gift Nifty, trading at 24930 early Thursday, reflects the cautious sentiment. Sensex and Nifty had already been under pressure, falling 0.62% and 0.56% respectively in the prior session.

Asian Markets Mirror Wall Street Decline

Major Asian indices tracked Wall Street’s losses. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 1%, Australia’s ASX slipped 1.9%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dipped by 1%. The global sell-off highlights the extended ripple effect of the Fed’s hawkish stance.

The US Fed rate cut has created turbulence across global markets. While the rate cut was anticipated, the accompanying cautious commentary has intensified investor concerns, signalling a challenging near-term outlook for equities worldwide.

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