The markets reacted negatively to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis points repo rate cut, with the Sensex declining by 160 points and Nifty falling below 5950 amid profit booking in rate-sensitive sectors. Despite strong quarterly earnings from some companies, the overall market trend was downward, with major sectors such as banks and automobiles showing significant losses. Global markets had a mixed response, with U.S. markets performing well due to favorable economic indicators, while Asian and European markets fluctuated.