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Global Market Overview

Markets across the US and Europe faced headwinds as investors reacted to potential tariff measures impacting key industries. While Asian markets remained resilient, uncertainty over trade policies kept sentiment cautious.

US: Tech Stocks Drag Indices Lower

The US stock market pulled back as concerns over potential levies on key sectors, including microchips and automobiles, pressured major players like Nvidia$NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$  , Tesla$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  , and Broadcom. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$  slipped 0.3% (-132.71 pts) to 42,454.79, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$  dropped 1.1% (-64.45 pts) to 5,712.20. The Nasdaq Composite $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$  suffered the most, losing 2.0% as tech stocks faced selling pressure.

Europe: Auto Sector Hit by Tariff Fears

European equities struggled amid looming US tariff announcements, particularly affecting auto stocks. The German DAX declined 1.1%, the French CAC 40 fell 0.9%, while the FTSE 100 bucked the trend, rising 0.3%, supported by gains in energy and financial stocks.

Asia: Markets Stay Firm on Softer Tariff Hopes

Asian markets moved higher, taking cues from Wall Street's earlier optimism that US trade restrictions might be less severe than initially feared. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.6%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng $HSI(HSI)$  gained 0.6%, while China’s Shanghai Composite ended flat, reflecting investor caution.

Outlook & Insights

The market’s focus remains on potential US tariffs and their broader implications. Tech and auto sectors could see continued volatility if policy uncertainty persists. However, resilience in Asian markets suggests investors are cautiously optimistic. In the near term, sector-specific risks remain a key factor in shaping market direction.

Conclusion

With global markets reacting to trade policy uncertainty, investors should stay vigilant, particularly in tech and auto sectors. While volatility may persist, selective opportunities exist in markets demonstrating relative strength, such as Asia and the FTSE 100.