Despite US Fed rate hikes, Indian economy showed resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties and FPI outflows, supported by robust GDP growth and a stable rupee.
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US Treasury Yield Surge
The US 10-year yield surged past 5%, led by Fed's tightening and fiscal concerns, but later retraced due to inflation easing and reduced overseas demand.
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China’s Economic Challenges
Chinese real estate downturn raised worries of economic slowdown, amplified by job market struggles and corporate leverage, posing global repercussions if unaddressed.
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Geopolitical Turmoil
Ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and other geopolitical tensions require international cooperation to mitigate potential global instability.
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Dominance of 'Magnificent Seven'
Stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla accounted for substantial S&P 500 returns, driven by varied reasons including valuation and AI adoption.
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Indian Economic Strength
India defied expectations, revised growth projections upward, but faces external risks from a slowing global economy impacting exports.
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Mid & Small-cap Outperformance
Sectors like capital goods surged, yet high valuations pose sensitivity to market expectations, requiring cautious investor approach.
Robust housing sales post-COVID, driven by affordability, regulatory measures, and a buoyant economy, signal a strong sector resurgence.
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RBI Policy Prudence
RBI's strategic policy stance, deviating from the Federal Reserve’s tightening, supported broad-based growth while managing inflation within tolerance levels.