US stocks today: US stocks slip as inflation worries push Treasury yields higher

Wall Street closed lower as rising U.S. Treasury yields and persistent inflation fears pressured equities, with the Nasdaq leading losses. Elevated oil prices amid Iran tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy weighed on sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings, seen as critical for sustaining AI-driven market momentum.

Small & midcaps rally! Coforge, Ola Electric, FirstCry & other stocks jump up to 7%

Small and midcap stocks rose sharply on Tuesday, lifting broader markets and outperforming benchmarks. Coforge led midcap gains, while Ola Electric topped the smallcap chart. IT stocks rebounded on attractive valuations, and several names across consumer, energy and financial sectors posted strong advances amid improving sentiment despite lingering macro worries.

Domestic cyclicals remain best bet in India, says Anish Tawakley amid global volatility

Despite global headwinds, India’s economy is robust, with picking demand and spare capacity, according to DSP Mutual Fund’s Anish Tawakley. He favors selective investments in domestic cyclicals like financials, cement, and automobiles, while cautioning against capital market-linked plays and PSU banks. Inflation is seen as transitory, but FMCG margins face pressure.