Global bond markets experienced turbulence following Donald Trump’s tariff pause, triggering rapid unwinding of interest rate cut expectations. Australian and New Zealand bonds plunged, mirroring the US yield curve flattening, while Japan saw longer-end bonds face selling pressure. Instability is expected to persist as traders navigate uncertain trade negotiations and their impact on growth and inflation.
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength.