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​With inflation up, economic growth down and two-year Treasury yields testing 5%, Bill Gross sensed the music in markets was fading, and said it was time to get over the likes of the Magnificent Seven.

Institutional investors grapple with non-linear markets, driven by earnings risk, high dispersion, and volatile interest rate outlook. Sector and stock rotation intensify post hot summer forecast, reflecting increased market participation amid erratic swings.

Equity markets are impacted more by the expectations of future monetary policy than the policy rate surprises on the day of announcement of the policy by the Reserve Bank, said an analysis.

It is never easy to find a good stock. Not for any other reason, but the fact of “ good stock” is an open ended term. For some consideration of calling something a “good stock” is largely how the price of the stock behaves in different market conditions. Like does it fall less in bearish markets and moves up faster in bullish markets. For some a stock which is available at cheaper valuations, could be a good stock. So, each to its own. But when it comes to business and ma...

The dollar soared to a fresh 34-year high against the yen on Friday, bolstered in part by U.S. inflation data that showed no signs of easing, coming in line with expectations and affirming expectations the Federal Reserve will likely delay cutting interest rates to later this year.

Bhasin advises caution in markets due to potential US data impact and advises profit-taking. Ranks private banks and emphasizes PSU stocks for performance. Prefers BHEL, Ircon, LTIM, HCL Tech, and Wipro for investment. Bhasin says: "The faint-hearted or the larger-term retail should keep their SIPs going but take some money off the table whenever there is leverage."

Annaly Capital Management's earnings fell short of its dividend payment in the first quarter.

A buy-side perspective on how to decompose the P&L of index options is presented

After a volatile week, oil prices moved higher on Friday on the back of positive economic remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is ready to address foreign exchange volatility amid pressures from a strong dollar, its top official said.