Despite rallying risk assets, the 10-year US yields inched higher to finish over 1% higher at 3.315%, which is close to its cyclical high. The gold rally has faltered once again at $1730 level. The factors that led to a decline in the US Dollar Index are unlikely to be effective for long. Traders will use rallies in gold to sell with $1675 level in focus on the downside. The upside is capped at around $1750.
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