Is the gold rally getting over? No, this is just the beginning
Gold has surged by 4% after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut and is expected to continue rising. Geopolitical tensions, further rate cuts, rising inflows into gold ETFs, and central bank purchases are key drivers. Seasonal demand in India will also support the price momentum, making it a promising period for gold investments.
These 8 smallcap stocks may get upgrade to midcap
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will announce the stock re-categorization in the first week of January 2025 and may increase the market cap categorization which highlights the changes in large, mid and small cap, according to the predictions by Nuvama Alternative Research.
Jobs-day shocker vindicates great risk rally of 2024
The US economy’s surprising resilience challenges recession fears, as a report showed the biggest job gains in six months. This sparked market reversals and rethought interest rate bets. Small-cap companies and tech stocks led gains. Continued strong US activity data and expected rate cuts suggest a positive outlook for risk assets, despite inflation concerns.
Ed Yardeni sees Fed pausing rate cuts for 2024 after jobs report
The Federal Reserve’s rate-cut campaign for 2024 may have ended due to a strong labor report, signaling economic resilience. Wall Street experts, including Ed Yardeni and Larry Summers, criticize further easing, fearing inflation risks. Investors and economists debate the central bank’s future policy moves.
Over 700 smallcaps correct up to 41% as Indian markets reel under pressure
Indian markets dropped over 4% this week due to middle east tensions and FII outflows. Major sectors like auto, banks, infra, and energy faced heavy selling. FIIs are moving funds to China, leading to significant cash market selling. Analysts predict continued pessimism with a possible consolidation phase ahead amidst rising crude prices.
Top picks! Dalmia Bharat, Prestige Estates Projects among 7 small & midcap stocks that can rally up to 27%
Domestic brokerage firm Axis Securities is optimistic about several small and midcap stocks, predicting potential rallies of up to 27%. These include Federal Bank, Aurobindo Pharma, Sansera Engineering, Dalmia Bharat, and Prestige Estates Projects. According to Axis Securities, India’s economy remains in a favorable position, offering stability amidst global volatility.Here’s a list of 7 small […]
US dividend ETFs bask in investor attention after jumbo Fed rate cut
U.S. dividend ETFs garnered $3.05 billion in September after the Fed’s rate reduction, reflecting a hunt for income amid expected yield drops. However, rising 10-year Treasury yields and the S&P 500’s high valuations may influence future inflows.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors look to earnings to support record-high stock prices
Corporate earnings season is beginning next week. Investors hope strong results will support high valuations in the U.S. stock market, which is near record highs. The S&P 500 has risen 20% year-to-date. Key earnings reports from major financial firms and U.S. consumer price data next week will be crucial for the market’s direction.
Dow registers record high close as US jobs data eases economic worries
The data “basically tells us economic activity in the fourth quarter is likely to remain at a solid pace,” said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York.
HDFC Bank set to witness more foreign fund inflows
In August, global index provider MSCI decided to increase the weight of HDFC Bank in two tranches – first in August, and then in November. This was contingent upon foreign investors’ headroom remaining 20% at the least.