UBS forecasts a strong rebound in India’s consumer sector by FY26, citing easing input costs, fiscal stimulus, and rural wage growth. It names DMart, Trent, and HUL as top stock picks, while upgrading Colgate, GCPL, and ITC. Asian Paints, Dabur, and Jubilant were downgraded due to growth and margin concerns.
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.