Kotak Institutional Equities’ Sanjeev Prasad suggests a potential IT sector backstop due to already priced-in bad news and company cash reserves, despite unglamorous guidance. He questions high valuations across sectors, considering weaker short-term growth, medium-term disruptions, and elevated global bond yields.
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued
In response to last week’s notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are conducting rate checks, hinting