Indian stock markets began Tuesday on a down note. The Sensex and Nifty continued their recent decline. Investors remained cautious. This was due to quiet year-end trading. Concerns about foreign fund flows also kept markets subdued. Trading volumes were thin. Risk appetite was limited.
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.