Information technology stocks faced a downturn on Monday, pulling market indices down due to President Trump’s decision to increase H-1B visa costs. The Nifty IT index experienced a significant drop, with major companies like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro declining. This move heightened concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, already facing uncertainty from AI and a demand slowdown in the US.
US stocks: US market ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise
In a turbulent day for Wall Street, the markets faced declines primarily driven by disappointing performances from Alphabet and Amazon, compounded by increasing Treasury yields.
September 23, 2026