Asian shares and US stock-index futures declined as trade tensions escalated, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold. President Trump’s threat to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports heightened concerns about a potential economic recession. Market participants are also monitoring a sweeping tax bill that threatens to burgeon US deficit.
Can Nifty, Sensex extend gains after rallying up to 2% last week? 4 factors to watch on Monday
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the week higher, gaining up to 0.5%, even as broader markets declined amid rising crude oil prices above
November 1, 2026