The popular 60:40 equity:bond portfolio strategy, successful in the past decade due to low interest rates, now faces challenges. Rich share valuations, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, including AI’s impact, demand a re-evaluation. Investors should consider diversifying beyond equities as valuations suggest lower returns compared to safer fixed-income options, potentially avoiding a prolonged period of market stagnation.
Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance, other gold financier stocks drop up to 3%. Here’s why
Shares of gold financiers declined as a sharp fall in gold prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment. Expectations of further US Federal