Indian equities faced a downturn since September 2024. The Nifty 50 is 1,623 points short of its peak. Two-thirds of Nifty 500 stocks are below year-ago levels. A study revealed widespread losses among listed stocks. Bitcoin surged 79 percent. Gold and silver rallied over 51 percent. These alternative assets far outpaced Indian stock market performance.
Fed can afford to stay patient as inflation risks ease: Steve Englander
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to alter interest rates soon, as inflation moderates and the economy remains stable, according to Steve Englander of Standard Chartered.