Traders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed inflation worries fueled by a surge in oil prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s firm stance against high inflation has bolstered these expectations. This development occurred amidst quiet trading, with US markets closed for a holiday.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain