Asian stocks showed caution as the Israel-Iran truce held and Fed Chair Powell offered balanced rate cut views. Middle East tensions eased, and Powell’s flexible tone boosted equities. While the Fed remains patient, lower inflation could prompt earlier rate cuts, with markets pricing in two cuts by the end of 2025. Trump’s stance on Iranian oil also surprised markets.
Macro headwinds are behind us; largecaps poised to outperform: Prashant Jain
India’s equity markets are poised for a positive turn as economic challenges recede, according to Prashant Jain. He highlights strong domestic fundamentals, improving external balances,
July 2, 2026