Mute USD Price & Performance (MUTEUSD)

Indian stock indices are expected to open flat today as global markets react to U.S. President Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on automotive imports. This move has raised fears of retaliatory trade actions and heightened inflationary pressures, impacting investor sentiment worldwide.1

The latest AAII Sentiment Survey indicates a slight rise in bullish investor outlook, now at 21.6%. However, bearish sentiment remains at extreme levels, marking its fourth consecutive week above 57%, a record high. Recession fears continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment.2

U.S. retail sales data offered mixed signals, with a slight February increase in the control group easing concerns about economic contraction. Despite this, sentiment remains fragile, as markets look to upcoming GDP estimates to gauge potential recovery in the U.S. stock market.3