April’s preliminary US economic data shows unexpected strength in durable goods orders, rising 0.70% against a predicted -0.80% decline. Even excluding transportation, the sector grew 0.4%, surpassing the 0.20% forecast. Consumer sentiment, measured by the University of Michigan, also improved to 69.10 from 67.70. However, inflation expectations for the next year and five to ten years fell slightly below predictions, at 3.30% and 3.00%, respectively.
Private sector banks set to generate Alpha in 2025: Radhika Gupta
Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF highlights the re-rating of India’s stock market, particularly noting the potential in consumption stocks despite their higher PE multiples. She
February 6, 2025