April 15 was a dream run for Indian markets—Sensex jumped a whopping 1,577 points and Nifty surged past 23,300. But that high may be short-lived. On April 16, global markets are flashing red, Gift Nifty is sliding, and investors are bracing for volatility. From China’s GDP update to Trump’s trade war flex, here’s the full picture of what’s shaking Dalal Street today.

🧭 What’s Moving the Markets – April 16 Breakdown

📉 Global Markets Under Pressure

• Wall Street closed lower amid tariff fears and earnings season jitters. Dow slipped 0.38%, S&P 500 fell 0.17%, and Nasdaq barely budged.

• US futures are red, with Nasdaq 100 futures down a steep 1.5%.

• Asian markets opened soft: Nikkei flat, Kospi -0.2%, Kosdaq -0.18%, Australia’s ASX down 0.08%.

🌍 China in Focus

• Q1 GDP expected to rise 5.1% YoY, a slight dip from last quarter’s 5.4%.

• Market reaction will be key—slower growth could trigger caution across emerging markets.

🔥 Trump Reignites Trade War Talk

• Trump’s message to China: “The ball is in your court.”

• Renewed tariff tensions are rattling global investor nerves.

🇮🇳 India: What You Need to Know

🏛️ Sensex & Nifty Outlook

• After a blockbuster Tuesday, a cautious opening is expected today.

• Gift Nifty is down ~100 points (0.48%), signaling a potentially weak start.

📉 CPI Inflation Eases

• Retail inflation cooled to 3.34% in March, the lowest in over 6 years—good news for interest rate watchers.

📦 Trade Deficit Widens

• Exports barely grew (+0.7%), but imports surged 11.3%, pushing March’s trade deficit to $21.54B.

• FY25 cumulative deficit reflects rising import bills.

💰 Money Flow & Commodities

📈 FII-DII Activity

• Foreign investors came roaring back, buying ₹6,065 crore worth of equities—biggest inflow since March 27.

• Domestic investors booked profits, selling ₹1,951 crore worth.

💎 Gold on Fire

• Global gold prices hit all-time highs amid dollar weakness and trade war fears.

  • Spot gold at $3,261/oz

  • India: ₹95,170 (24K), ₹87,190 (22K), ₹71,340 (18K)

🛢️ Oil Edges Up

• Brent at $65.85, WTI at $61.54—modest gains as markets digest geopolitical uncertainty.

📊 Corporate Radar: Q4 Earnings Today

Keep an eye on results from:

• Wipro

• Angel One

• Waaree Renewable Tech

• Reliance Industrial Infra

• Swaraj Engines

• GTPL Hathway

These results will shape sector-specific sentiment for the week.