Stock market today, April 9 -- Indian metal stocks continued to melt during Wednesday's trading session, April 9, as trade tensions between the world's two largest economies worsened, with both sides escalating tariff threats and retaliatory measures, raising fears of spillover effects on the global economy, which is already showing signs of strain.

The Nifty Metal index fell another 2.5% at the day's low, taking the week-to-date decline to over 8%. This adds to the 7.5% drop recorded last week. During Monday's session, the index touched a new 52-week low, as fears of a global recession intensified amid persistent trade tensions and no signs of resolution.

As of 11:45 A.M., all 15 constituents of the index were trading in the red, with ...