- Fed Rate Decision on 28 October 2026: If the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, SIP stoppages could rise and investors may shift from equity mutual funds to bank FDs and bonds, as per market grapevine. Small- and mid-caps remain under severe pressure; avoid catching a falling knife.
- Huge negative for equity mutual fund investors: Foreign investors have withdrawn nearly $63.6 billion from Indian equities, almost wiping out net buying over the past nine years and taking cumulative net inflows since 2014 close to zero.
- As per market veteran, much of the correction in Indian small-, mid- and micro-caps may be behind us, but valuations remain expensive versus large-caps. Large-caps look attractive, buying interest is gradually returning, and AI-related opportunities could support IT companies despite limited deflationary impact in H2FY27.
- Astro junction: Rahu remains in Dhanishta nakshatra until 05-12-2026, while Saturn remains retrograde until 11 December. Astrology-based views suggest volatile, sell-on-rise markets through December; traders should reduce F&O activity, avoid leverage and MTF, and prioritise capital protection. A sharp correction in small-, mid- and micro-caps is possible from 26-10-2026 to 31-12-2026, while fixed income may outperform equity mutual funds over 1–2 years. Food, water, electricity and edible-oil shortages are also forecast, while Trump may become more erratic in November.
- Nine things destroying your financial life: Debt from unaffordable purchases, FOMO-driven investing, lifestyle inflation, inadequate insurance, overconcentration, overtrading, random mutual fund selection, investment fraud and chasing past returns.
- As per market grapevine, wild volatility and a sell-on-rise trend may persist in many small-, mid- and micro-caps until 31-12-2026. Focus on a select group of companies delivering strong Q2 results and optimistic Q3 commentary, with the Q2 results season ending on 14-11-2026.
