NSE Holidays 2025: Indian stock markets are closed today for Ambedkar Jayanti, providing traders a break after recent volatility fueled by global trade tensions. The Sensex and Nifty have experienced significant swings, influenced by US policies. Trading will resume for a shortened three-day week on Tuesday, followed by another closure on April 18 for Good Friday.

Investors braced for another volatile week as Trump s imposition and abrupt postponement of tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. continued to sow confusion.

Singapore s central bank eased monetary policy again due to concerns about global growth and trade, influenced by U.S. tariffs. The Monetary Authority of Singapore reduced the rate of appreciation of its exchange rate, while the trade ministry lowered Singapore s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0%-2%. Economists suggest further easing is possible if economic conditions worsen.

Nikkei in Japan saw a rise early Monday. This happened as shares related to iPhone increased. The US administration has granted exclusions on tariffs. These tariffs were on smartphones and electronics from China. Murata Manufacturing and TDK saw significant jumps. Advantest, a chip-testing equipment maker, also rose. All Tokyo Stock Exchange sub-indexes increased.

Wall Street futures experienced a rally in Asia following the White House s decision to exempt smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited by President Trump s warning that levies were still possible. Despite initial relief, analysts remain concerned about the potential for a U.S./global recession due to ongoing trade tensions and policy uncertainty.

Gold prices saw a dip on Monday. This happened after US President Donald Trump provided tariff exemptions. These exemptions were for smartphones, computers, and other electronics from China. Spot gold decreased by 0.4% to $3,223.67 an ounce. Silver also lost 0.7%. Platinum and palladium experienced gains of 0.7% each. The market is reacting to easing trade tensions.

Oil prices remained steady on Monday. This happened amid worries about the trade war between the United States and China. Beijing increased tariffs on U.S. imports. Trump granted exclusions on tariffs for some electronics. U.S. energy firms cut oil rigs. The United States might stop Iran s oil exports. Both countries held talks regarding Tehran s nuclear program.

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Saurabh Mukherjea suggests that China s manufacturing advantage, stemming from artificially lowered costs, poses a challenge to democracies. He anticipates China will attempt to flood global markets, including India, necessitating currency depreciation as a countermeasure. Mukherjea believes that India, along with other nations, will negotiate favorable trade deals with America, potentially benefiting the Indian economy.

China and Hong Kong stocks surged on Monday following the U.S. decision to grant tariff exclusions on certain electronics, boosting tech shares. The CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index saw gains, while Hong Kong s Hang Seng climbed significantly. Apple suppliers, including Foxconn and Goertek, experienced a rally.