The US Feds interest rate cut and yield curve inversion signal potential recession and market corrections, with historical trends showing negative impacts on the S&P 500. Investors should exercise caution and rebalance portfolios.
The UK and India reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger partnership in 2025 after a year of political shifts and economic milestones. Following UK elections that brought a new Labour government, FTA negotiations were relaunched. Key events included Tata Steel's green transition, Bharti Global's BT investment, and discussions around extradition and migration.
Equity mutual funds have offered negative returns in the last week upto 6%. Sectoral and thematic funds dominated the list of negative performers. Here are 10 worst performers. (Source: ACE MF)
Indian markets tumbled on Friday, mirroring global anxieties over the US Federal Reserve's projected slower rate cuts. Heavy selling in financial and IT stocks pushed the Sensex down 1.5% and Nifty 1.52%, as foreign funds flowed out. European markets also declined, while US stocks rebounded slightly after a positive inflation report.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) focused on selling financials and oil & gas stocks in 2024, resulting in significant sectoral outflows. Outlook for 2025 suggests moderate returns, with a focus on banking, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG amid India's slowing economic growth.
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Badakhshan region at 6:30 am IST on Sunday, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The quake, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, is one of several to hit the disaster-prone region in recent weeks. The NCS confirmed the earthquake's location and highlighted Afghanistan's vulnerability to such natural events.
