Equity mutual funds delivered strong performance last week, with several schemes generating over 3% returns as sectoral and thematic funds led gains. Despite mixed global and domestic index trends, select international funds emerged as top performers, highlighting investor interest in overseas markets amid broader volatility.
Rate cuts unlikely in near term as inflation stays sticky: Richard Harris
Global market expert Richard Harris anticipates minimal changes to U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the Fed’s independence. He notes that Big Tech’s recent profitability stems more