Global Market Indices 13 August 2025

Check the latest global market indices closing snapshot for 13 August 2025. See US, European, Asian markets, and India’s Sensex & Nifty in our Stock Overview.

Global markets closed mostly in the green on August 13, 2025 — let’s take a quick look at the action!
Global Market Indices 13 August 2025

US Markets:

In the U.S., the Dow Jones jumped 1.04% to 44,922, the S&P 500 gained 0.32%, and the Nasdaq inched higher. The VIX — the fear gauge — dropped 1.6%, showing stronger investor confidence.

The Dow’s impressive 1% rise stood out, while both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq either hit or hovered near record highs

The rally was fueled by mounting anticipation that the Fed could trim rates in September, pushing Treasury yields lower and driving demand for risk assets

Pressure intensified on the Fed after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a possible 50 basis point cut, adding to market enthusiasm

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder described the environment as “the most bullish investing setup ever,” citing strong technicals, record corporate buybacks, $7 trillion in cash reserves, and the fact that 81% of S&P 500 companies beat earnings estimates this season

European Markets:

In Europe, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each rose about 0.66%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 posted a modest 0.19% gain.

European stocks joined the global upswing, with the DAX and CAC 40 advancing by ~0.67% each. The FTSE 100 saw a modest 0.19% rise but maintained a positive trajectory, reflecting the pull from global sentiment and favorable macro cues

Asian Markets:

In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng soared 2.58%, China’s SSE and South Korea’s KOSPI also closed higher, while Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.51%. India’s Sensex climbed 304 points, and the Nifty rose 132 points to 24,619 — with strong buying in auto, metal, and pharma stocks.

Indian Markets Analysis

• Sensex: 80,539.91 INR; ▲ 304.32 (+0.38%)
• Nifty-50: 24,619.35 INR; ▲ 131.95 (+0.54%)

Both the Sensex and Nifty closed higher, with Nifty outperforming slightly. Midcap and smallcap indices also showed ~0.5% gains. Top gainers included Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco, Hero MotoCorp, Dr. Reddy’s, and Cipla

Volatility and Currency Moves

• The VIX dropped 1.63%, signaling reduced market fear and heightened investor confidence.
• The U.S. Dollar Index eased slightly, suggesting mild USD weakness against major peers (GBP, EUR).

The overarching driver remained Fed policy expectations, which kept risk sentiment buoyant and volatility subdued.

Key Takeaways & Future Outlook

Highlights:

• Rate-cut hopes lifted U.S. markets to record or near-record levels.
• European and most Asian indices followed the trend, feeding off positive global sentiment.
• Volatility eased—an indicator of investor confidence.
• Indian markets saw steady gains with sector-wide participation.

Looking ahead:

• Fed policy: The September meeting will be the major market trigger.
• Oil & commodities: The IEA hinted at rising supply, potentially capping prices
• Tech & AI: Institutional focus remains on AI, cloud, and data stocks—sectors buoyed by robust earnings trends.
• India-specific risks: While the current rally is healthy, external shocks could ripple into domestic markets.

That’s your global market wrap for August 13 — all eyes now on the Fed’s rate cut decision that could set the tone for the next big move!

Stock Market News:

Stock Market Strength: On Wednesday, the Indian stock market showed good gains. The Sensex jumped 304 points to close higher, while the Nifty remained above 24,600.

Retail Inflation Decline: India’s retail inflation for July fell to an eight-year low of 1.55%, creating a positive sentiment in the market.

Impact of Trump’s Tariffs: Due to tariffs imposed by the U.S., the stock market continues to fluctuate, causing concern among investors.

Foreign Investors’ Selling: FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) are continuously withdrawing money from the Indian market, adding pressure on the markets.

U.S. Market Rally: After softer inflation data in the U.S., Wall Street saw a strong rally, creating a positive atmosphere in global markets.

Gains in Auto and Metal Sectors: Following strong U.S. inflation data, auto and metal sector stocks witnessed robust buying.

Fluctuations in Key Stocks: On Wednesday, stocks like Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tata Motors gained, while Adani Ports and ITC saw declines.

Expectations of RBI Rate Cut: With lower inflation data in the U.S., expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting rates in September have increased, which is also impacting the Indian market.

Market Outlook: Experts say that the 24,700 level is an important resistance for Nifty, and if it crosses this level, further gains may be seen in the market.

Current Position of Sensex and Nifty: The market was soft on Tuesday, but improvement was seen on Wednesday, with Sensex closing above 80,000 and Nifty above 24,500.

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