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Global markets declined on weak U.S. jobs data and new tariffs. Indian indices followed suit, with Nifty slipping below 24,600. Volatility is expected to persist ahead of the RBI decision, with key support seen at 24,400.
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Global markets ended sharply lower on Friday amid renewed concerns of an economic slowdown in the U.S., sparked by a weak jobs report and an Amazon-led tech sell-off. Compounding the risk-off mood, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs through an executive order, imposing up to 50% duties on dozens of countries, effective August 7.
S&P 500: -1.6%
Nasdaq: -2.24%
U.S. Jobs Report: Only 73,000 jobs were added (vs. 106,000 expected)
Unemployment Rate: Increased to 4.2%
Safe haven assets rallied — gold prices surged, Treasury yields fell, and the U.S. dollar weakened. Meanwhile, oil prices slipped, reflecting economic demand concerns.
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Asia-Pacific indices reacted cautiously to the U.S. developments:
Japan’s Nikkei 225: -2.05%
Topix: -1.86%
South Korea’s Kospi: +0.13%
Kosdaq: +0.53%
Investors in the region are factoring in a potential Fed rate cut next month, following weak macro signals from the U.S.
Indian Market Recap – August 1
Indian benchmark indices closed lower, tracking global weakness and broad-based selling. The Nifty slipped below the crucial 24,600 mark, reflecting increasing risk aversion among market participants.
Sensex: 80,599.91 (▼ 585.67 points | -0.72%)
Nifty: 24,565.35 (▼ 203 points | -0.82%)
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Nifty Pharma: -3.3%
Nifty IT & Metal: -1.5% each
Nifty Realty: -1.8%
Nifty Auto: -1.04%
Nifty FMCG: +0.69% (only gainer, driven by defensive buying)
Broader Market
Nifty Midcap: -1.3%
Nifty Smallcap: -1.6%
FIIs increased short positions, suggesting growing caution and a defensive strategy.
The Nifty has formed a bearish candle with a lower high and low, suggesting continuation of the corrective phase. Volatility is expected to remain elevated, driven by two key triggers this week:
US-India tariff developments
RBI policy decision
Support: 24,500–24,400 (100-day EMA, swing low, key retracement zone)
Resistance: 24,800–25,000
If the index holds above 24,400, a consolidation between 24,400–25,000 is likely. A break below 24,400 may lead to a further slide toward 24,200.
Intraday Levels
Nifty
Resistance: 24,680 / 24,800
Support: 24,480 / 24,400
Bank Nifty
Resistance: 55,950 / 56,200
Support: 55,370 / 55,050
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