SpaceX IPO a bid too far? Some opt for a proxy play with Inox India
Inox India shares surged following reports of a massively oversubscribed SpaceX IPO, drawing investor attention to the Indian company as a potential equipment supplier. The stock’s rally is supported by strong operational performance and expansion into new segments, though analysts advise caution due to rich valuations.
War-wary, May equity MF inflows fall 40% to year low
Equity mutual fund inflows experienced a significant 40% drop in May, reaching a 12-month low of ₹22,908 crore. This decline, the steepest since May 2023, occurred as investors reduced lump-sum investments due to escalating West Asia conflict concerns. Meanwhile, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows remained robust, showing only a marginal decrease.
Pimco says ‘credit loss cycle’ has begun, favours quality bonds
Pacific Investment Management Co. warns the credit loss cycle is imminent, driven by heavy AI spending that could widen economic disparities and impact lower-quality borrowers. The firm anticipates a resurgence in defaults and significantly higher losses in leveraged and private direct lending, citing borrower strategies like maturity extensions and payment-in-kind structures.
Bond traders keep bets on Fed hike in 2026
Bond traders maintain expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by year-end, despite a softer US core inflation reading. This eased immediate pressure on the Fed to act sooner, allowing for a “wait and see” approach. The core CPI’s 0.2% rise from April fell short of the 0.3% consensus forecast.
Asian stocks fall, oil gains as US strikes Iran
US forces launched fresh strikes on Iran, escalating geopolitical risks and sending oil prices up over 2%. This development, coupled with a renewed selloff in tech stocks, rattled Asian equities and Wall Street futures. Investors remain cautious, anticipating potential inflationary pressures and higher interest rates despite a softer US inflation report.