Indian markets mirrored global trends as major indices, including the Nasdaq and S&P 500, closed at over a week’s low on Tuesday. Semiconductor stocks experienced significant declines, fueled by investor concerns over debt-fueled AI spending and anticipation of a more hawkish stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Traders are now pricing in a higher likelihood of a second interest rate hike by December.
Bond supply may outweigh demand, push yields higher
Bond yields in India are anticipated to increase in the latter half of this fiscal year. This rise is primarily due to higher government borrowing