The Federal Reserve’s recent reticence to keep up the pace of interest-rate cuts was backed by Friday’s strong labor report that sent the stock market tumbling and yields higher. That throws cold water on investor hopes for a repeat of last year’s stock performance, which saw bank leaders climb 33%, outperforming the broader S&P 500.
Nifty at 26K, but why is your stock portfolio bleeding?
Nifty crossed 26,000 on November 26, 2025, followed by the SENSEX breaching 86,000, signalling market optimism. However, investors’ portfolios tell a different story. While Nifty