Hugh Johnson Economics suggests the market will be volatile and trendless, mirroring the 2018-2019 trade war. Proposed tariffs on Canada and Brazil could impact global supply chains, with inflation numbers reflecting tariff effects. Slowing US consumption and global economic growth, particularly in China, may pressure oil prices, making equity market gains challenging in the near term.
Rupee ends in the green on likely central bank support
The Indian rupee weakened to 87.53 against the dollar on Friday, despite likely RBI intervention, capping a turbulent week marked by new US tariffs. Portfolio
August 2, 2025