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🚨🚨Market analysis for Sunday, September 21, 2025, indicates that while markets are closed for the weekend, a number of key factors are expected to influence trading in the coming week.

Key Drivers and Themes:

 * US-India Trade and H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A new proclamation from the US imposing a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications has created jitters, particularly for the Indian tech sector. There is also anticipation around upcoming trade talks between the two countries.

 * Federal Reserve Policy: Following a recent interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, markets are pricing in expectations for more rate reductions in the future. This dovish stance is seen as a key driver for market liquidity and has contributed to a rally in equities.

 * Foreign Investment Flows: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been net sellers in Indian equities this month, but their selling has moderated. The Fed's rate cut has led to a brief period of FPI buying, but global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue to make flows cautious.

 * Domestic Factors (India): Investors are monitoring the impact of recent GST rate cuts as India heads into its festive season.

 * Global Market Performance: Last week, major US indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all closed at record highs, fueled by the optimism around the Fed's policy. In Asia, Hong Kong's market was supported by a local rate cut and a revival of its IPO pipeline.

Sector and Asset Performance:

 * Small-Cap Stocks: Small-cap stocks have been noted as outperforming their large and mid-cap counterparts and are considered undervalued.

 * Bonds: Treasury yields have been falling, which has lifted bond prices and increased the attractiveness of income-generating assets like REITs.

 * Gold: Gold prices have hit record highs, benefiting from the prospect of lower interest rates, persistent inflation, and concerns over global debt.

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