Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, forecasts the rupee shifting towards 87 against the dollar. She projects GDP growth at 6.1% for FY25 with potential risks leading to a rate cut cycle starting in February 2025. Inflation could be around 5.3% due to rising food prices and a weaker rupee.
Dow, S&P 500 slip as oil hovers near $100 despite Nasdaq’s record close
The Dow and S&P 500 declined sharply as oil prices rallied near the $100 mark, causing apprehension among investors. However, the Nasdaq soared to a