Sector Spotlight – Five sectors (Utilities, Technology, Industrial, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary) reported gains in July 2025. Two sectors broke even (Financial and Real Estate), while four sectors reported negative returns (Materials, Communication Services, Consumer Staples, and Healthcare) (source: Y Charts). Chip Sales Tax –...
By Christopher Gannatti, CFA, Global Head of Research; and Ayush Babel, Director, Quantitative Research Key Takeaways Despite headline noise from U.S. tariffs and mixed earnings, India’s structural growth pillars—credit expansion, services exports and infrastructure delivery—remain firmly intact in 2025. Renewed investor skepticism contrasts...
In a time of notable market uncertainty, investors still need ways to grow their portfolios. Many, of course, rely on growth allocations in their holdings that have delivered again and again in the last several years. That said, this year’s tariff drama, and...
In a crowded field of semiconductor stocks powered by the artificial intelligence (AI) theme, it can be difficult to distinguish yourself. AMD took a simple approach — outperform your peers. Despite recent short-term challenges, its star continues to shine. AMD Unfazed By Revenue...
The S&P 500 ended its five-day losing streak on Friday, posting its largest daily gain in nearly three months after the Jackson Hole rally. The index finished the week up 0.3%, its fifth weekly gain in the past six weeks. Here is a snapshot...
While the majority of the capital markets are anticipating rate cuts, certain economic data continues to run counter to the forecast. That’s why in times of persistent inflation, getting commodities exposure can be beneficial. During the month of July, core inflation rose 0.3%,...