President Trump, who says the war has gone on too long, has been calling on European leaders to accept his plan. On Wednesday he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and hinted he might travel to Europe this weekend to push negotiations forward.
Global stock markets are rising after the US Federal Reserve's latest policy decision. Investors see the move as less aggressive than expected. This could lead to more interest rate cuts in the future. Emerging markets, including India, may see increased investment. A potential shift towards a more dovish stance by the Fed could boost global equities and non-dollar assets.
Small and midcap stocks are poised for a strong recovery. Earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next four to six quarters. Cyclical sectors like banking, financial services, and automobiles will lead the market. Oil marketing companies are set to benefit from stable crude prices. Capital market-linked stocks offer select opportunities for medium-term investors.
