Yield curve inversion early this week along with the concerns related to expectations of slowdown in economic activities and the U.S.-China trade war worries led to bearish investor sentiments. On the other hand, the long-term rates have declined significantly mainly due to expectations of slowdown in the economy and inflation worries. Additionally, as the financial health of the nation has direct relation with the banks' profitability, assumptions of economic slowdown resulted in pessimistic stance.