- Big alert: The next Federal Reserve FOMC meeting is scheduled for 27–28 October 2026. As per market grapevine, a rate hike could pressure equities and encourage money to shift towards bonds, debt funds and bank FDs.
- As per market grapevine, Indian equities have remained weak for nearly two years amid rich valuations, slower earnings growth, FII outflows, higher rates and elevated crude prices. Small- and mid-caps remain vulnerable, so avoid catching a falling knife and focus on select companies delivering strong Q2 results with optimistic Q3 commentary.
- Huge negative for equity mutual fund investors: broader-market damage is deepening. Among stocks with market caps above Rs.2,000 cr., the median stock is 27% below its 52-week high and 36% below its all-time high; 95% are down over 10% from their 52-week highs, while 86.5% delivered negative one-month returns. FII selling of Rs.52,000 cr. and an MTF book of Rs.1.55 lakh cr. add to concerns. Large-caps may now offer better relative value than small- and mid-caps, but stock selection remains crucial.
- Bank FD sahi hai. Post office sahi hai. Gold sahi hai. Indian equity mutual funds worst hai? Investors should compare their 1-, 2- and 3-year mutual fund returns. As per market grapevine, the government may consider LTCG/STT relief or other measures to restore investor confidence; otherwise, money could shift towards debt funds and bank FDs. Small- and mid-caps remain vulnerable—don’t catch a falling knife.
- Huge negative for the Indian economy and investors: More than 180 scientists have reportedly warned of a potentially intense “Super El Niño” as India’s monsoon season ends with deficient rainfall, raising concerns over weather and economic risks.
- Alert: The world’s largest wealth fund reportedly posted a $30 billion loss amid bond-market turbulence, highlighting risks across global financial markets.
