Investment Strategy

Feb 6, 2026

11:09 am

• India’s 2026 budget met muted expectations and was broadly market neutral. • The subsequent U.S.–India trade deal announcement could be a key near-term catalyst for markets. • While details are scarce, the deal may help stabilise the rupee and revive FII inflows. • Improving fundamentals, now reinforced by better sentiment post the deal, are…

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Time to Draw a Breath

Feb 4, 2026

6:35 am

FOMC Meeting and Broader Central Bank Context After last year’s frenzy of rate cuts, 2026 has started in a more nuanced way. Last week’s FOMC meeting confirmed that the Federal Reserve has transitioned beyond the cycle of consecutive rate cuts to a “show us why we should cut” phase, where its decisions will be guided…

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Macro and Markets Review for January 2026

Feb 3, 2026

4:55 am

After the strong gains in markets in 2025, it was almost wishful thinking to believe that markets could replicate such returns in 2026. However it is worth observing that from a macroeconomic perspective 2026 has stated well. As chart 1 shows the economic growth data has largely beaten expectations leading to upgrades to forecasts. Global…

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Life Beyond Davos

Jan 28, 2026

12:00 am

• Beyond the Davos rhetoric, markets are moving towards Canada PM Carney’s vision of a polycentric world shaped by changed capital flows and state balance-sheet credibility. • Precious metals (Gold +9%) , LatAm equities (+5%), and non-USD currencies are signalling regime change, not cyclical noise. • Portfolios should reduce US concentration and increase exposure to…

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