On Black Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US plunged 22.6% – the steepest one-day percentage drop in its history. The selloff was triggered by a mix of overvalued markets, rising interest rates and panic selling amplified by computer-driven trading. The stock market recovered most of the losses soon, following intervention by the US Federal Reserve.
Avoiding chemicals and cement stocks; new-age consumption stocks long-term bets: Pratik Gupta
Kotak Securities anticipates a stronger second half for Indian markets, driven by festive demand and favorable monsoons benefiting rural areas. While consumer tech leaders like