Global markets experienced mixed performance as U.S. stocks slumped, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply due to concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s policies. Asian shares saw varying results, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropping 1% while South Korea’s Kospi surged 2%. Indian bonds faced the largest outflows since their inclusion in JPMorgan’s emerging-market bond index, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields. Samsung Electronics shares soared up to 7.5% following a surprise $7.2 billion buyback plan. Options traders are unwinding bullish bets on U.S. stocks amid concerns over slower interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs predicts gold will hit a record $3,000 an ounce by December 2025, citing central bank buying and expected U.S. interest rate cuts. Investors are advised to consider defensive positions, diversify portfolios across global regions, and increase exposure to precious metals to hedge against potential risks.

Asian shares kicked off the week with mixed results following Wall Street’s worst loss since Election Day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1%, pressured by a stronger yen after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled continued interest rate hikes. South Korea’s Kospi surged 2%, driven by a 6% jump in Samsung Electronics after announcing a share buyback plan. Chinese markets also advanced, buoyed by retail data suggesting government stimulus is aiding economic recovery. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks saw sharp declines, with the S&P 500 down 1.3% and the Nasdaq falling 2.2%, as concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s policy impact on vaccine manufacturers and biotech firms weighed on sentiment.

Foreign investors are pulling out of Indian bonds at the fastest rate since June, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields that have reduced the relative appeal of Indian fixed-income securities. Data from the Clearing Corporation of India shows a net sale of 49.6 billion rupees ($588 million) of Fully Accessible Route bonds last week, marking the largest weekly outflow since their inclusion in JPMorgan’s emerging-market bond index. The shrinking yield gap between U.S. and Indian bonds, along with the Reserve Bank of India’s cautious stance on rate cuts, has further pressured Indian debt markets. However, upcoming index changes may mitigate the selloff, as JPMorgan plans to boost India’s bond weighting by the end of November.