Inflation looks to be the mega-trend for the first half of the 2020s and crude oil is one of the best natural hedges out there. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a lack of investment in new oilfields over the past five years have hit supplies, leading to stagnant production profiles everywhere from OPEC to US shale.
Midcap, smallcap valuations still overpriced despite recent correction: Shibani Sircar Kurian
The private sector banks, particularly large-cap ones, appear to have valuations that accommodate current headwinds. Large-caps offer attractive investment opportunities compared to mid-caps and small-caps,
January 15, 2025