JPMorgan downgraded Indian equities to neutral from Overweight, warning the Nifty could fall to 20,500 in a bear-case scenario, implying a 15% downside. While the long-term outlook remains intact, near-term risks such as elevated valuations, Iran war uncertainty and energy disruptions persist. The brokerage flagged earnings risks, with analysts cutting FY27 estimates and trimming MSCI India EPS growth forecasts.
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
October 2, 2026