Mar 10, 2025
• India’s macro and valuations are improving, but equities may remain under pressure in the absence of visibility of earnings recovery. • Large-cap valuations appear fair, while mid-and small-cap valuations remain above historical averages despite recent corrections. • Remain underweight on equities, with a preference for large caps. • Overweight gold amid strong central bank…
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Feb 24, 2025
President Trump’s unrelenting stance on tariffs, coupled with deeper cuts to government spending (chainsaw-inspired, as Elon Musk perhaps would prefer), is causing significant disruptions to the US economy. The resulting uncertainty has caused tremendous shock that is rippling through various sectors, leading to market volatility and growing investor unease. The euphoria that followed the election…
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Feb 17, 2025
• US retail investors are at their exuberant best • Last week’s US inflation data was concerning but markets shrugged off the bearish thoughts • Fed minutes due out this week key to near term sentiment • In Australia, RBA to cut rates for first time in four years • Japanese economic data for GDP…
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Feb 11, 2025
• Market Uncertainty Rises Amid US Policy Shifts – Disruptive policymaking in the US continues to keep investors on edge. • Consumer Confidence Wanes Amid Inflation Concerns – US consumers fret about near-term inflation worries persist. • Tech Stocks Face Pressure – High valuations and mixed quarterly earnings outlooks weigh on US technology stocks. •…
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