A study on US recessions over the past 50-odd years by Nirmal Bang suggests that recessions caused by the Federal Reserve are not uncommon. A saving grace is that recessions caused by Fed tightening are usually shallow and short-lived, and have lasted 1-3 quarters with the average decline in GDP well under 1 per cent. Here’s how a US recession may impact India.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Fixed income attractive with rate cuts ahead; 20–40% allocation advisable for risk hedge, says Tanvi Kanchan
Amidst market volatility, Anand Rathi’s Tanvi Kanchan suggests a 20%-40% fixed income allocation for portfolio stability. She anticipates a stock-specific market in FY26, driven by