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While nobody can predict what the market will do, especially in the short term, some metrics suggest that a downturn could be on the horizon.

The Nifty PSE index has shed ₹25 lakh crore in market value since it made its peak on August 1 last year. Most of these stocks have corrected between 20% to 60% from their respective highs, be it defence stocks,

Some data points suggest the S&P 500 bull market will continue through 2025. In January, the manufacturing sector expanded for the first time in over two years, while the services sector expanded for 56th consecutive month. Additionally, Wall Street expects S&P 500 companies to report accelerating growth in revenues and earnings this year.

The Indian market has faced a steep decline due to foreign capital outflows, weak earnings, and economic slowdown, with Nifty 50 experiencing its longest losing streak since 1996. However, signs of economic recovery may attract fresh investments from foreign institutional investors.

The Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 2 per cent, driven by widespread selling as concerns about a potential global trade war and a slowing US economy unsettled investors. The market saw a total loss of Rs 8.

Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 logged their worst day in around five months on Friday, with Nifty 50 posting its longest monthly losing streak since 1996 on pessimism over domestic market conditions.

Sensex and Nifty crashed nearly 1.50 per cent each on Friday (February 28). While Sensex lost 11 points to trade at 73551 around noon, Nifty was down more than 300 points to trade below 22300. The Nifty Modcap 100 and Smallap 100 crashed more than 3 per cent each.