Asian stocks remained steady on Monday as investors awaited central bank meetings expected to result in two more rate cuts and key U.S. inflation data. Thin trading was observed due to a holiday in Japan. The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures showed slight gains, reflecting optimism about further easing measures.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Building a Rs 10-lakh portfolio in 2026? Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities recommends 50%+ in equities
Indian markets are at record highs. Investors are reviewing asset allocation for the coming year. Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities PMS suggests a ₹10-lakh portfolio