Gautam Duggad suggests that Indian stock markets are reacting steadily to tariff impacts, with financials and IT remaining stable. Earnings growth will be driven by domestic economic factors and a shift towards consumption-focused policies. Smaller sectors like EMS and cement are projected to lead earnings, while large sectors face limited growth.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.