Gift Nifty under pressure, Asian markets mixed, crude and gold prices rise

Gift Nifty is seeing a decline of almost 100 points, while Asian markets are showing mixed trends. American markets also saw a slight decline yesterday. At the same time, crude oil prices have increased due to the expectation of increase in demand in China. Brent crude has crossed $76. Gold prices are also shining, with COMEX gold hitting $2,670, a 2-week high.

condition of American markets

US markets closed with losses in the first session of 2025:

• dow jones: from the day’s high dropped 500 points,
• NASDAQ and S&P500: Continuous fall on day 5 Entered.
• For the first time after April 2024, both these indexes saw a decline of 5 consecutive days.
• Market cap of $1 lakh crore cleared in the last 5 sessions.

Due to decline in markets

• Tesla and Apple shares A huge decline in.
• strong dollar index and fluctuations in bond yields.
• In Las Vegas, New Orleans and New York news of attacks influenced the market.

Disappointing performance of Tesla

• Decline in annual sales in 2024,
  • 4.95 lakh vehicles were sold in Q4, while the expectation was 5.12 lakh.
  • Annual sales declined for the first time.
• Shares fall 18% in 5 days.

Corporate Perspectives: What does Lisa Shalett say?

MD of Morgan Stanley Lisa Shalett According to:

• 2025 ‘Show-Me Year’ Where big tech companies may face difficulty.

Unemployment rate decreased in America

• jobless claims statistics 8 month low But.
• Continuous third month decline Ongoing.

US bond yields and dollar index

• 10 year bond yield: 4.56% (reached 4.60% intraday).
• Dollar Index: At 109.25, at a 2-year high.

gas crisis in Europe

• Natural Gas Prices: Exceeds €50 for the first time since October 2023.
• Russia-Ukraine dispute: Russia stopped the supply due to the expiry of the transit contract.
• Norway production halted: Production stopped till January 9 due to compressor failure.
• Storage degradation: Lowest level since 2021.

Europe’s reaction:

• Supply continues from alternative routes and storage.
• Efforts to ensure security of supply.

euro weakened

• Euro against US dollar strength decreased,
• At the lowest level since November 2022.
• Concerns about Trump tariffs Grew up.

condition of asian markets

in Asian markets mixed business,

• Gift Nifty: Fall of 112.50 points.
• Strait Times: An increase of 0.17%.
• Taiwan: At 17,684.59 with a gain of 0.62%.
• Hang Seng: Up 0.81%, 19,782.78.
• Kospi: An increase of 1.95%.
• Shanghai Composite: Down 0.37% at 3,250.63.