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Below Perspective on the markets by Dr. Joseph Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management

“The equity indexes closed in the red after a day of volatile trading. The PSU Banks and Realty traded higher defying the trend for the day. What that markets would look forward to would be the developments Europe  and the statements from leading Fed officials on the future stance of the Fed. Though price pressures have ebbed, the retail inflation numbers are too high for the comfort of the central banks, especially in the US and India. At the same time, the prominent view is that probably inflation has peaked and that central banks might still hike rates but the quantum of hikes would be more moderate. Some signs of sluggishness in growth could set in soon due to the aggressive rate action in the last few months. Markets would focus on the actual numbers to get a sense of the trajectory of inflation and official policy as well.” 

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