After heavy selling in January 2026, FPIs turned net buyers in the first week of February. This blog analyses the impact of the Union Budget, STT hikes, RBI policy, rupee movement, and the Indo-US trade deal on FPI sentiment and market direction.
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Trump is contemplating further tariffs on China and intends to put tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday.
Given how poor the EU economy is, markets are more than fully priced on the ECB to lower rates by 25 basis points to 2.75% later on Thursday
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Ahead of this week's European Central Bank policy meeting, where the central bank is anticipated to reduce borrowing costs, the euro was down 0.14% at $1.0474.
The yen was barely moving at 156.11 to the dollar before the decision, hovering around a one-week low from the previous session.
The European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve are expected to make rate decisions on Thursday and Wednesday of next week, respectively.
The Indo–US trade announcement has generated optimism, but a closer reading shows it is only a framework for future negotiations, not a concluded deal. While tariff relief offers short-term comfort to Indian exporters, India’s import commitments appear far more definitive than US assurances. As talks move ahead, critical questions remain around trade balance, competitiveness, and whether the agreement will truly add long-term value to the Indian economy.
The HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund (NFO) offers a passive, low-cost route to India’s consumption-led growth by tracking the Nifty India Consumption Index. This article explains the fund structure, index composition, valuation metrics, risks, tax treatment, and suitability for long-term investors.
The GODSY data for the week ending 07 February 2026 reflects extreme volatility across global assets. Gold managed to close higher despite sharp swings, while silver saw a steep correction from recent highs. Bond yields, currencies, and crude oil remained driven by geopolitical risks and trade deal expectations, keeping markets cautious but active.
After a week packed with major triggers like the Union Budget, the Indo-US trade deal, and the RBI policy, markets now turn to assessing real impact. The coming week will focus on how the trade deal affects exports, imports, currency risks, and overall market direction, along with key inflation and global data cues.
The Indo–US trade announcement has generated optimism, but a closer reading shows it is only a framework for future negotiations, not a concluded deal. While tariff relief offers short-term comfort to Indian exporters, India’s import commitments appear far more definitive than US assurances. As talks move ahead, critical questions remain around trade balance, competitiveness, and whether the agreement will truly add long-term value to the Indian economy.
The HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund (NFO) offers a passive, low-cost route to India’s consumption-led growth by tracking the Nifty India Consumption Index. This article explains the fund structure, index composition, valuation metrics, risks, tax treatment, and suitability for long-term investors.
The GODSY data for the week ending 07 February 2026 reflects extreme volatility across global assets. Gold managed to close higher despite sharp swings, while silver saw a steep correction from recent highs. Bond yields, currencies, and crude oil remained driven by geopolitical risks and trade deal expectations, keeping markets cautious but active.
After a week packed with major triggers like the Union Budget, the Indo-US trade deal, and the RBI policy, markets now turn to assessing real impact. The coming week will focus on how the trade deal affects exports, imports, currency risks, and overall market direction, along with key inflation and global data cues.
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