After a strong rally in Asian markets, particularly India, a breather is expected due to high valuations and downward revisions in earnings estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. A shift in global equity flows is occurring, with money moving from developed markets, especially the US, into emerging markets like Asia-Pacific, driven by concerns over US growth and inflation.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.