Reasons Why Sensex, Nifty May See Selloff Today

North News

Chandigarh, August 5

Benchmark indices are set for a gap-down opening today due to several factors. Firstly, weak Asian markets, with losses up to 6% in Japan and South Korea, are influencing Indian stocks and secondly, fears of a US recession, marked by rising unemployment and falling treasury yields, are dampening investor sentiment creasing market unease, according to the news outlet Business Today. Besides it, the other factors include concerns over overstretched domestic valuations are leading to profit-taking. Finally, potential foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows could add to the selling pressure. Additionally, local economic indicators are contributing to the negative outlook. Recent data showing slower-than-expected growth in key sectors, combined with inflationary pressures, are causing further anxiety among investors. These mixed signals are making the market volatile, leading to increased caution and potential selloff as traders adjust their positions in response to the broader economic uncertainties, the news outlet said.