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Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: All Eyes on Trump’s Policy Roller-Coaster & India's Upcoming Budget!
January 27-31, 2025
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January 25, 2025
January 27-31, 2025
All Eyes on Trump’s Policy Roller-Coaster & India's Upcoming Budget!
Global Focus: The new Trump administration has taken center stage, with global markets reacting to potential shifts in US trade, immigration, and economic policy.
India’s Union Budget: The Union Budget 2025-26, to be presented on February 1, is in the spotlight, with experts warning of possible market weakness as FIIs seek higher interest rate environments.
Corporate Earnings: Several high-profile companies in India will report their Q3 earnings, including Coal India, Tata Steel, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, and Sun Pharma.
Central Bank Policies: The US Fed and Bank of Japan's interest rate decisions could significantly impact global markets, with the Fed potentially holding or hiking rates to combat inflation.
📅 Key Events This Week
📅 Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
January 27 (Monday) | Earnings Report | Coal India, Tata Steel, IOC, Bajaj Housing Finance, Federal Bank, ACC, and Petronet LNG will announce Q3 results. |
January 28 (Tuesday) | Earnings Report | Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Zinc, Hyundai Motor, Cipla, TVS Motor, and BHEL to release their earnings. |
January 29 (Wednesday) | IPO & Earnings | Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO opens at ₹382-402/share; key earnings include Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Ambuja Cements, SRF, and Indian Bank. |
January 30 (Thursday) | US Fed Policy Decision | The US Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision. The market anticipates either a hold or a hike in rates based on the inflation trajectory. |
Earnings Report | L&T, Bajaj Finserv, APSEZ, BEL, Shree Cements, Dabur India, Jindal Steel, and Power, and Biocon to report Q3 results. | |
US Jobless Claims | Updated jobless claim figures for the week ending January 25 will be released, offering insights into the US labor market. | |
January 31 (Friday) | Economic Survey | India’s Economic Survey is to be presented in Parliament, highlighting economic performance and providing a roadmap for fiscal policy ahead of the budget. |
Earnings Report | Sun Pharma, Nestle India, ONGC, Cholamandalam Investment, Marico, IndusInd Bank, LIC Housing Finance, and Bandhan Bank to announce results. | |
Infrastructure Output YoY | December data on India’s infrastructure output to be released, following a 4.3% YoY growth in November. | |
February 1 (Saturday) | Union Budget | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2025-26. Key focus on tax reforms, fiscal deficit, capex boost, and economic growth policies. |
📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special
The fast pace of policy changes in the US under Donald Trump is stirring uncertainty among global investors, with particular concerns about trade tariffs and immigration policies.
Investors are cautious ahead of India’s Union Budget, with expectations of tax cuts and reforms, but concerns about fiscal deficits and inflationary pressures loom.
Earnings reports are expected to provide clarity on the health of key sectors like banking, autos, and IT, setting the tone for the coming months.
🤔 DO YOU KNOW?
The US fiscal deficit reached an all-time high of $2.7 trillion in 2024, largely due to increased defense spending and tax cuts introduced by the Trump administration.
📉 Sector Highlights:
IT & Auto: Key results are expected from major IT players like Infosys and Tech Mahindra, as well as auto companies like Bajaj Auto and Maruti Suzuki. Watch for updates on their outlooks and potential guidance for 2025.
Banking & Financial Services: Results from Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance will help gauge the health of the banking sector.
Energy & Infrastructure: Companies like ONGC, Petronet LNG, and L&T will report their earnings, with a focus on infrastructure spending and energy demand growth.
👀Stocks to Focus:
Coal India – Ahead of earnings, with an expected boost in production numbers.
Tata Steel – Likely to benefit from rising steel prices and strong demand in domestic markets.
Infosys – Watch for potential upside after Q3 earnings, with management guidance on revenue growth.
📜 Summary:
As the markets brace for Trump’s unpredictable policies and India’s Union Budget, volatility is expected to remain high. With earnings season in full swing, investors are keeping a close eye on corporate performances and global macroeconomic indicators.
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