Trump's Tariff Threat Rocks Markets: Sensex Dips 600 Points, Nifty Near 25,500

• Indian stock market opened lower, with Sensex falling over 600 points and Nifty dropping to 25,515.
• The decline was primarily triggered by US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on eight European countries, effective February 1.
• Global market volatility is expected to increase due to potential trade wars and uncertainty surrounding Trump's policies.
• Rising India VIX (volatility index) and continuous selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) further contributed to market pressure.
• Weak quarterly results from companies like Wipro and ICICI Bank also dampened investor sentiment.

Why It Matters: Trump's tariff threats and FII selling led to a significant market decline, signaling increased volatility ahead.