Investor hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy will be tested next week with the release of key labor market data. The S&P 500 index is up 20% year-to-date, driven by rate cuts and hopes of controlled inflation. The upcoming jobs report could influence future Federal Reserve decisions.
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay Malhotra
Despite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set interest rate paths. While the truce offers