Markets are showing cautious optimism, recovering from recent lows as investors believe the worst of war-related uncertainty may be behind us. Edelweiss AMC suggests a gradual normalization by April, but warns of economic risks if oil prices remain elevated. Midcaps and smallcaps are regaining investor interest due to attractive valuations.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of