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.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Dalmia Bharat, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank and Aurobindo Pharma
Morgan Stanley reiterated its overweight rating on Dalmia Bharat, while Macquarie advised an outperform rating for Axis Bank. Jefferies sustained a hold rating on Kotak