Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Takaichi Departure
Japanese PM departs for Washington to meet President Trump.
Fed Decision
U.S. Federal Reserve scheduled to announce its latest interest rate policy.
Diplomatic Shift
Trump postpones Beijing trip; Israel confirms killing of Ali Larijani.
Dollar Peaks
DXY reaches a 10-month high driven by Middle East haven demand.
Market Assessment
Major economic reports confirm a 'rough start' to the year, challenging the administration's growth narrative.
Q1 Data Warning
Initial January data shows a surprise dip in retail sales and consumer spending metrics.
Trade Policy Shift
Administration announces new round of trade tariffs intended to bolster domestic industry.
Growth Peak
U.S. GDP growth hits a 3-year high of 4.2% during the 'roaring' phase of the recovery.
Inauguration Day
Donald Trump is inaugurated; markets rally on promises of deregulation and tax cuts.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are attempting a fragile recovery following a technical correction triggered by Middle East tensions. While domestic institutional buying provides a floor, persistent foreign outflows and Brent crude prices exceeding $100 per barrel remain significant headwinds.
The U.S. dollar is consolidating recent losses as a fragile return of risk appetite offsets escalating Middle East tensions. Investors are now pivoting their focus toward a rare super-cycle of policy decisions from the Federal Reserve, ECB, and Bank of Japan.
Recent economic indicators for early 2026 suggest a significant cooling period for the U.S. economy, challenging the 'roaring' growth narrative established during the first year of the Trump administration. A combination of persistent inflationary signals and shifting trade dynamics has led to a more complex landscape for both investors and policymakers.