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Market outlook: PMI, Fed cues to drive direction; investors eye inflation, spending trends

India’s equity markets are expected to take their direction from a mix of domestic macro data, the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes and updates on the India-US trade deal in the days ahead. Analysts also said that foreign investor activity will continue to play a major role in shaping market sentiment.Vinod Nair, head of…

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Rupee outlook: Jefferies says INR may have bottomed after worst EM performance in 2025; domestic inflows offset FPI selling

The Indian rupee may finally have found a floor after months of sustained depreciation, with Jefferies indicating that the currency has likely bottomed out following its sharp underperformance against major emerging market peers, ANI reported.In its latest GREED & fear note, Jefferies said the rupee has been “the worst performer year to date amongst major…

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Food price outlook: Better monsoon, sowing to cool H2FY26 inflation; adverse base could lift FY27 rates

Food inflation is expected to remain under control in the second half of FY26, supported by better monsoon rains and improved sowing conditions. However, ICICI Bank’s Global Markets sectoral update has warned that an “adverse base” could push food inflation higher in FY27. A base effect means inflation can look unusually high or low depending…

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Aviation outlook: Airbus says Asia Pacific to need 19,560 new planes; India-China to drive half of global demand

The Asia Pacific region will require 19,560 new aircraft over the next two decades as rising passenger traffic, rapid fleet expansion and strong growth in markets such as India and China reshape global aviation demand, Airbus said on Saturday, PTI reported.Presenting its long-term market forecast at the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Annual Assembly in…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for November 14, 2025? Here’s what investors should do

Gold’s intraday technical setup points toward short-term consolidation with a bearish bias. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing some bearish bias, and a period of short-term consolidation is likely, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold futures on MCX…

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Markets watch: Asian stocks gain on US budget deal hopes; crude steadies on demand outlook

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday following signs that the US government shutdown could end soon and amid data pointing to a cooling jobs market, which has raised expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Markets, however, remain cautious on technology stocks after a year of strong AI-driven gains.In…

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Signs of recovery: India’s slowdown may be ending; easing crude, steady liquidity boost outlook

India’s domestic growth cycle may be nearing its lowest point, with several supportive economic factors pointing to a possible rebound in the coming months, according to a report by HSBC Mutual Fund.The report noted that low interest rates, steady liquidity conditions, easing crude oil prices and a normal monsoon are all helping to create a…

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Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices rallying again and what’s the outlook? Top levels investors should watch out for

In the very short-term, gold is expected to test the strong resistance around $4160. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices are rallying again on the hopes of US Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, and China’s gold buying. However, Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends buying the…

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