The persistent bearishness towards equities could be fuelling a market rally in stocks, as investors who bet against the market are forced to unwind their positions. Despite the S&P 500’s 17% rally since October, sentiment among money managers remains low, and their cyclical holdings are at their lowest level since October, according to Goldman Sachs. Hedge funds are sticking to their guns by betting on safe stocks such as technology and shedding their investments in banks and economically sensitive shares. However, even the hint of good news, such as progress towards debt-ceiling talks, has the power to spark a market rally.
Q4 results this week: ITC, Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, IndiGo, BEL among 81 companies set to announce earnings
India Inc’s Q4 earnings season intensifies with 81 firms, including ITC, Sun Pharma, ONGC, and Hindalco, set to report this week, offering insights into sectoral