Japan's Nikkei share average closed higher on Friday. Fast Retailing's strong earnings fueled the rise. Automakers also saw gains due to a weaker yen and relief over China's export policy. The Nikkei climbed significantly for the week. Investors are now focused on US jobs data and its impact on monetary policy. Yaskawa Electric's results are also anticipated.
Why is the stock market falling? Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, as global trade tensions and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs kept investors cautious. Markets are focused on the U.S. Supreme Court verdict on Trumps tariffs, which could have a major impact on IndiaU.S. trade relations and domestic market sentiment.
The US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs could spark sharp gains or deepen volatility in Sensex and Nifty. India faces double exposure with 50% tariffs and a potential 500% levy on Russian oil imports, affecting trade and corporate profits.
Indo SMCs Rs 91.95 crore SME IPO, backed by Ashish Kacholia, opens January 13. The issue has a strong grey market premium and healthy order book, with proceeds aimed at plant expansion, working capital, and corporate purposes.
Nifty breached key support levels near 25,980 and 25,878, signalling a shift from bullish to bearish sentiment. Traders are advised to use a Bear Put Spread strategy to capitalise on the downward bias, with resistance at 26,10026,200 and support at 25,75025,700.
Bharat Coking Coal's IPO opened to strong investor demand, fully subscribed within half an hour. The issue is trading at a significant grey market premium, indicating positive listing expectations. With substantial coking coal reserves and a dominant market share, the company is poised for a robust debut, attracting interest from retail and high-net-worth investors alike.
US equity markets show surprising resilience with a broadening rally beyond tech, supported by Fed rate cut expectations and stable economic data. However, corporate earnings will be key to sustaining this optimism. Geopolitical shifts and policy uncertainties, including potential tariffs, pose long-term risks, leading to a cautious investment approach focused on AI data center supply chains and precious metals.
JM Financial has started coverage on Meesho with a Reduce rating and a Rs 170 target for March 2027, citing limited upside after the stocks sharp post-listing rally. Meesho, which debuted at Rs 161.20 in December, surged 58% to Rs 254.65 but has since corrected nearly 36% and is now trading at Rs 164.
BHEL shares rebounded after a sharp selloff triggered by concerns that India may ease restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts. Brokerages remain divided, with JM Financial seeing limited long-term impact and Jefferies flagging potential risks pending policy clarity.
