Indian equity markets likely to see a day in red today

Nasdaq fell yesterday, 19^th August, 2025 by 314.82 points or 1.46%. Nvidia’s stock came down by 3.50%. Palantir, a data analytics firm, saw its stock go down by 9.35%. Dow Jones ended the day, up by 10.45 points or 0.023%. S&P 500 ended the day, down by 37.78 points or 0.59%.

US President Donald Trump said that America may guarantee air support for Ukraine as part of the larger security guarantee that Ukraine is seeking for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

In another development, Hamas has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire with Israel. As part of its proposal, Hamas has also said that it will release around 50% of the Israeli hostages that it is presently holding. Israel has still not responded to this ceasefire proposal of Hamas.

European markets gained yesterday on increased hopes of Ukraine – Russia ceasefire

Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, yesterday, up by 48.64 points, or 0.89%. Dax ended the day, up by 108.30 points or 0.45%. FTSE 100 index ended the day, up by 31.48 points or 0.34%. European markets gained yesterday on increased expectation of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

Nikkei has started the day today, sharply in red. At 8:50 a.m. 19^th August, Nikkei 225 is down by 663 points or 1.52%. Hang Seng is down by 102.02 points or 0.41%. Shanghai composite is down by 0.99 points or 0.027%. Kospi is down by 56.27 points or 1.79%.

Indian markets may see a day in red today after the gains of the past two days. Market sentiments may also be adversely impacted by the government’s decision to bring a bill that will put a blanket ban on online games that involve money based betting. Stocks of companies such as Nazara Technologies will be adversely impacted by this decision of the government.

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Source : Dow Jones