The Nifty 50 index fell over 5% intraday on April 7, 2025, amid global trade tensions and weak earnings concerns, marking one of its steepest declines since the 2020 COVID-era crash. The index hit a low of 21,743.65, reflecting panic across sectors.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, warns that the ongoing global stock market collapse marks the realization of his 2002 predictions. He claims we are in a recession, possibly heading toward a depression. Kiyosaki advocates moving away from traditional investments, emphasizing gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He also predicts silver could double in value by 2025.

The Indian rupee experienced its biggest single-day drop in nearly three months due to U.S. President Trump s tariff plans affecting global markets. This led to significant declines in both Asian currencies and stocks, with India s equity indexes dropping 3%. The rupee s decline is linked to the Chinese yuan s drop and potential capital outflows from Indian stocks.

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal says global volatility is here to stay as tariffs become a long-term strategy. India’s direct GDP impact is minimal, but sentiment is hit. He urges RBI rate cuts and liquidity support. Investors should focus on domestic-centric sectors like telecom, infra, FMCG, and OMCs for resilience.

Indian equities have seen a sharp ₹40 lakh crore correction in CY25, with the BSE s market cap falling from ₹442 lakh crore to ₹403 lakh crore. Ten major companies—including TCS, Infosys, and ITC—each lost over ₹50,000 crore in value during this period.

Dinshaw Irani warns of escalating global trade tensions, urging a defensive investment stance. He suggests reducing exposure to globally-linked sectors and focusing on domestic opportunities like banks, cement, and healthcare. With uncertain earnings and volatile markets, he advises patience, cash reserves, and selective investing until the global outlook stabilizes.

Silver prices have fallen recently amid trade tensions, but analysts see strong rebound potential. With dual industrial and monetary roles, silver is viewed as undervalued and poised for significant upside in 2025, outperforming even gold in the long term.

Trading was halted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange after the KSE-100 index dropped by over 8,000 points on Monday. Investors fears of a global recession contributed to the decline. Even after resuming, the index continued to fall, ending the day with a significant drop. Automatic circuit breakers were triggered to prevent panic selling.

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns of a historic shift in global power, suggesting the U.S. is in decline while China is rising—echoing patterns from past empires. He shared insights via video, urging viewers to understand recurring cycles of dominance and decline.

Indian markets tumbled sharply on Monday amid global trade war concerns and U.S. recession fears. The Sensex fell over 2,200 points, while Nifty50 briefly reclaimed the 22,100 mark. Heavy selling hit auto, realty, and metal stocks, with multiple blue-chips at 52-week lows.