Banks’ treasury gains, boosted by open market operations and softening yields in the first quarter, are expected to decline significantly in the second quarter. Rising yields and the absence of OMOs will negatively impact bond investment earnings. Analysts anticipate muted gains compared to the previous quarter, potentially leading to mark-to-market losses for some institutions.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026