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August 09, 2025

Markets show maturity amid volatility; technicals hint at profit booking ahead: Shivangi Sarda

"That said, considering the global headwinds we’re facing, the fall has been relatively contained, indicating some cushion on the downside for the Nifty indices. Still, this marks the fifth consecutive week of lower-lows formation, and weakness continues to persist. We've nearly wiped out the gains made since May and are now back at those levels," says Shivangi Sarda, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.From a fundamental perspective, we’re seeing the markets behave quite maturely, and the undertone remains bullish. But what does the technical picture suggest? We did close below 24,400, and this was a week where we breached several key support levels on the downside. How do you see the indices performing in the coming sessions?Shivangi Sarda: Yes, rightly mentioned—it has been a roller-

August 09, 2025

Trump’s tariff shocker: How India’s commodities and currency reacted

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports effective August 1, 2025, followed by an additional 25% tariff on August 6. The move, part of a broader geopolitical strategy targeting India’s continued trade with Russia, has had immediate and far-reaching consequences across India’s financial and commodity markets.Bullion: Gold and Silver Soar to New HeightsThe most striking reaction came from the bullion market. On 8th August, Indian gold prices surged to a new lifetime high, driven by global uncertainty, a weakening rupee, and fears of inflationary pressures stemming from the tariffs. Silver prices also rallied, hovering near recent highs. The tariffs may directly impact India’s gems and jewellery industry, as it is

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