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Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with investors exercising caution as they awaited economic data and more clarity on the Trump administration's fresh tariffs that are expected to take effect next week. At 09:30 a.m.

«Nifty has recovered 6.3% in the last three weeks indicating value buying at lower levels. We expect this upward momentum to continue, on the back the foreign institutional investors’ return to the Indian market amid attractive valuations and signs of economic recovery,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

The benchmark BSE Sensex added 557.45 points, or 0.73%, to close at 76,905.51, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,350.40, higher by 159.75 points, or 0.69%.

tariffs expected to begin in early April may not be as burdensome as feared. Trump said there will be flexibility on tariffs and that his top trade chief plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart next week. The president also reiterated his plan to use duties as a way to narrow the U.S. trade deficit with China.

tariff concerns. Selling pressure has intensified in recent weeks after a string of economic indicators signaled the economy and consumer sentiment may be cooling as the Trump administration imposes reciprocal trade tariffs.

interest rates steady. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rose by 0.2%. This marked a continuation of Wednesday’s rally, which was fueled by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s reassuring statements on inflation and recession risks. Despite prior concerns, Powell’s projection of two rate cuts later this year encouraged investor confidence.

U.S. stocks climbed after the Federal Reserve said the economy still looks healthy enough to keep interest rates where they are

Japan Airlines on Wednesday. The airline plans to replace its older Boeing 767 aircraft with 11 new planes from Airbus.

US Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision on interest rates on Wednesday, March 19. The announcement will be made against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff wars and cuts to government funding. A lot of speculation persists over whether the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged. Wall Street seemed upbeat before Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, with 60 per cent of broad S&P 500 firms trading higher on Wednesday morning. Over two-thirds of stocks in the Dow index were in the green, CNN reported.

The Fed will release its latest policy statement on Wednesday, where the central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, along with its updated summary of economic projections (SEP).

Retail sales rebounded marginally in February, but fell short of expectations, reflecting the increasing uncertainty over tariffs and large-scale firing of federal government employees. A separate report showed March factory activity in New York State plummeted the most in nearly two years.

US stock market and Wall Street investors look for hints about further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts that could restore some calm to S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite, as per a report. A weeks-long slide in stocks accelerated in recent days with the benchmark S&P 500 on Thursday confirming it was in a correction, ending down over 10 per cent from its February 19 record high. While stocks ended the week on a positive note, with the S&P 500 rebounding sharply on Friday, the decline had wiped off more than $4 trillion in market value, with some of Wall Street's highest fliers such as Nvidia and Tesla getting pummeled, Reuters reported. Some prominent strategists have become more downbeat on the outlook for the economy and for U.S. stocks. Goldman Sachs dropped its 2025 year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,200 from 6,500, while Yardeni Research lowered its «best-case» target for the index to 6,400 from 7,000. The S&P 500 ended on Friday at 5,638.94, as per the report on Reuters. Volatility has been rising with the Cboe Volatility index this week hitting its highest level since August before receding somewhat. Tariff news is still likely to be at the forefront for markets in the coming week, with analysts saying the levies could bite into corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.

trade war has rattled Wall Street, pushing the Nasdaq into correction territory, while the S&P 500 and Dow continue to decline. The Atlanta Fed has slashed its first-quarter U.S. growth forecast from a 2.4% expansion to a 2.8% contraction, fueling recession concerns. In his latest annual letter, Buffett called Trump’s tariffs an “act of war” and warned of risks from inflation, rising rates, and global instability. Buffett, known for thriving in market turmoil, has long preached that stock prices ultimately reflect business fundamentals, not short-term sentiment.

Major Index Rebounds

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White House, his approach to the stock market has appeared to change quite radically, particularly as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dipped considerably, as per a report.

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