Largecap IT stocks like Infosys and TCS experienced significant sell-offs in February, driven by perceptions of a US economic slowdown. Meanwhile, HDFC Bank remains unaffected by FII selling due to expectations of earnings recovery. The pharma sector is resilient despite tariff concerns, and NBFCs may benefit from monetary easing.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.