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🚨🚨Based on market information for September 18, 2025, here is a summary of the key market analysis:

Monetary Policy and Economic Outlook

 * Federal Reserve Rate Cut: The U.S. Federal Reserve has reduced its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4% to 4.25%, effective today. This decision was made to address a softening labor market and rising downside risks to employment. The Fed's updated projections also indicate that inflation (PCE) is expected to run higher and for longer, revised to 2.6% in 2026.

 * Risk Management: The rate cut is described as a "risk management" move to preempt further economic weakness. Despite the cut, market expectations for aggressive easing have been tempered, leading to a mixed reaction in the stock market.

 * Global Trade: India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is visiting the UAE to co-chair a high-level task force on investments and review the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.

Market Performance (as of September 18, 2025)

 * U.S. Markets: U.S. stock indices showed a mixed reaction to the Fed's rate cut. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest gain.

 * Indian Markets: The Indian equity market has been identified as the worst performer among major global indices in 2025, with the Sensex delivering a meager 1.9% return in U.S. dollar terms. This underperformance is attributed to a deceleration in earnings growth and relatively high valuations. Analysts suggest focusing on value-oriented investment strategies.

 * Other Global Markets: In contrast to India, several global markets have seen significant gains this year. Korea's KOSPI has surged 53.5%, Germany's DAX has risen 36%, and Brazil's Bovespa has rocketed 38.5%. Japan's Nikkei has also rallied 22.5%.

Corporate and Sector News

 * Earnings Reports: Darden Restaurants (DRI) and FactSet Research Systems (FDS) are reporting pre-market earnings. DRI's consensus EPS forecast is $1.99, a 13.71% increase year-over-year. FDS's consensus EPS forecast is $4.15, a 10.96% increase year-over-year.

 * Stock Splits: Kesar Enterprises shares are trading ex-split today after a 10:1 stock split, which aims to increase liquidity by lowering the per-share price.

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