The final week of the September quarter brought about a tumultuous journey for the financial markets, as sentiments were impacted by expectations of a prolonged period of high interest rates.

On Wednesday, the equity benchmark indices ended on a higher note with Nifty closing near 16,000 level supported by the auto, FMCG and financial stocks.

Distinct signs of economic weakness such as volatile equity markets, raging inflation and regular hikes in interest rates are compelling investors to ask the daunting question: Have we entered recession? To answer the question – no, the Indian economy is not in a recession. Let us understand the precise meaning of recession. There are many ways in which recession can be defined

At 11.30 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex & Nifty 50 were trading higher by almost 1 per cent each as the dollar rose higher and the IMF cut the growth forecast by almost a per cent, owing to the effects of the ongoing war in several countries.

At 11 am, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading flat amidst mixed global cues. The Asian markets plunged due to a fall in the technology stocks as well as the surge in COVID-19 cases.  

At 11.30 am, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex & Nifty 50 were still trading 2 per cent lower as the markets crashed at the time of market opening on Monday amidst higher dollar appreciation and rising crude oil prices

At 10.30 am on Tuesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 fell by almost a per cent each, owing to the persistent geopolitical tensions coupled with rising supply chain difficulties in China.  

On Tuesday morning, the markets opened on a lower note amidst weaker global cues. Asian markets are down, owing to the supply chain disruption caused due to the lockdown restrictions in China.  

At 1 pm on Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally lower amidst weak global cues.

At  noon on Friday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher as RBI kept the policy rates unchanged in the bi-monthly policy meet. The monetary policy stance remains accommodative as the repo rate also remains unchanged at 4 per cent. 

At 11.30 am, on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50, fell for the third consecutive day due to poor global cues. The price of crude oil fell below $100 and is trading at $ 97.54 per barrel. 

On Wednesday, the Indian equity markets ended lower on the second consecutive day, as the US markets dipped over the concerns expressed by Fed Governor Lael Brainard as well as Fed President Mary Daly, who hinted at the speedy tightening of inflation by hiking the rates.

At 11.30 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex & Nifty 50 fell, owing to poor Q4 result updates from IT and auto companies, which led to higher selling from investors.  

At 11.15 am on Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex as well as Nifty 50 were trading flat owing to mixed global cues, and a rise in crude oil price. Crude oil is trading at $108.7 per barrel and is up by 1.12 per cent.  

On Tuesday morning, the markets opened flat with Sensex & Nifty still maintaining 60,000 levels and the 18,000 mark, respectively.  

There’s a brand-new billionaire on the block, Gautam Adani, of the Adani Group, whose companies have managed to double the investors’ money, even in these crucial times of high inflation and geopolitical tensions. The stocks have shown a phenomenal rally over the past few weeks

At 11.15 am on Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading in the green on the back of the latest merger between HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank. 

At 12.30 pm on Friday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading in the green marginally, owing to reducing crude oil prices as the US pushed hard on producing more oil.  

At 12.30 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were looking scantly bearish after opening in the green in the pre-morning session, as the global tensions continue to persist around the world.   

On Thursday morning, the markets opened flat after trading in the green in the pre-opening session. The investors’ hopes of de-escalation the war are short-lived and the uncertainties pertaining to the war still persist.  

At 12.45 pm on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex & Nifty 50 were trading on the higher side amidst positive global cues and also, due to a drop in the crude oil prices. Besides, the US market was trading in the green for the fourth consecutive day. 

At 1 pm on Tuesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex & Nifty 50 were trading on the higher side amidst positive global cues and also, due to a drop in the crude oil prices. 

At 12.45 pm, on Monday, the core equity indices i.e Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally higher than their opening levels, with Sensex gaining the 57,000- mark and Nifty maintaining the levels at 17,000. The FIIs have again started selling off in the domestic markets as the geopolitical tensions still persist around the world.

At 1.30 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e, Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, as the US markets fell on Wednesday by more than 1 per cent. The gold prices rose by 3 per cent, whereas crude oil was trading at USD 121.9 per barrel, up by 0.25 per cent. 

At noon on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e, Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, after opening in the green, as US 10-year bond yields hit the highest mark since 2019 and were trading at 2.406 per cent.

At 1 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on the lower side, owing to the continued war that is raging between Russia and Ukraine, as investors are hoping for peace talks to happen soon. Also, crude oil prices are up by 3 per cent today, dragging the global market all the more. 

Holi celebrations have started early on Dalal Street as the domestic equity bourses Sensex and Nifty at 11.15 am on Thursday, were trading up by 1 per cent higher, as the Federal Reserve hiked the interest rates as per the widespread expectations of the investors.  

At 11.15 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the mixed global cues, as the Nasdaq was up by almost 3 per cent in the last trading session. 

Also, the global markets are keenly following gold and crude oil prices, as the Federal Open Market Committee finally meet today, (March 16, 2022) to announce the rate hike, which the whole world is anticipating for the past few months. 

At 11.45 am on Thursday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst stronger global cues along with assembly election results declaration in India.  

At 11.45 am on Wednesday, the core equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine, as the efforts to evacuate people from Ukraine take pace. On the other hand, US President Joe Biden has announced an oil import ban on Russia, along with major companies like Pepsi, McDonald’s, and Adidas suspending their operations in Russia.

At 11.45 am on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine. The Sensex was at 55,623.60, up by 154.70 points or 0.28 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,644.60, up by 38.65 points or 0.23 per cent from the last trading session.      

At 12.30 pm on Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading flat at 55,880.51, up by 21.99 points or 0.04 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,674.50, up by 16.10 points or 0.83 per cent from the last trading session.   

 At 12.30 pm on Friday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were seen rebounding from yesterday’s levels as the markets react to the responses made by the West and its allies with regards to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Sensex was trading at 56,006.46, up by 1476.55 points or 2.71 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,929.98, up by 480.20 points or 2.92  per cent from the last trading session.