Dow Jones is down. Nasdaq is all over the place. CNBC is flashing red. What should you do as an Indian investor?

Let’s break it down.

Today’s headlines are loud:

• “Dow Jones live today: Markets fall on rate fears”
• “Nasdaq index drops after tech earnings”
• “S&P 500 and Dow down as global concerns rise”

It’s tempting to react. It feels urgent. But here’s the truth:
The US market is not your market. Your plan is not their plan.

What’s Happening in the U.S. Stock Market?

The U.S. markets—Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500—are dealing with a mix of things:

• Talks of higher interest rates
• Global slowdown fears
• Political uncertainty
• Some big U.S. companies missing earnings

Because of this, Dow Jones index, Nasdaq today, and even futures are swinging up and down. It’s all over the news and social media.

And yes, since the global stock market is connected, we see some ripple effects in India too.

But What Does This Mean for You?

Here’s where most people get it wrong:
They see U.S. markets fall, panic, and do something rash in India.

But let’s be real:

• India’s economy is still strong
• Corporate profits here are growing
• We’re not in the same situation as the U.S.
• And long-term investors in India have always come out stronger

Yes, there may be short-term reactions—FIIs may pull out, the rupee may weaken, some sectors like IT may wobble. But that doesn’t change India’s long-term growth story.

Just because the S&P 500 is falling doesn’t mean your dreams have changed.

Dow doesn’t know your dreams. But you do.

Your wealth doesn’t grow by reacting to every dip in the Nasdaq index live.

It grows when you stay consistent, patient, and focused on your own journey.