Traders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed inflation worries fueled by a surge in oil prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s firm stance against high inflation has bolstered these expectations. This development occurred amidst quiet trading, with US markets closed for a holiday.
Concurrent Gainers: LIC of India, Adani Enterprises among 15 stocks that gained for 5 straight trading sessions
Over the five trading sessions ending on June 19, the benchmark Sensex gained 1.69%, rising 1,275 points to close at 76,802. The index finished higher