Markets are cautiously optimistic as the festive season approaches, with expectations of an economic rebound driven by consumption. Synchronized fiscal and monetary easing, coupled with a wealth effect from rising gold prices, are expected to fuel broad-based recovery. Long-term themes like defence and aerospace also present significant investment opportunities.
US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower in volatile session as tech stocks retreat
Tech stocks pulled down the Nasdaq and S&P 500 due to valuation worries and concerns over AI spending, falling crude prices bolstered airlines and travel