Week Ahead: US Fed chair speech, Q4 results, FII activity, global cues among key market triggers next week

Week Ahead: US Fed chair speech, Q4 results, FII activity, global cues among key market triggers next week

In the fourth week of May, investors will keenly eye the ongoing the January-March quarter results for fiscal 2023-24 (Q4FY24), voter turnout, domestic and global macroeconomic data, foreign fund outflows, crude oil prices, and global cues. Domestic equity benchmarks traded firmly, drawing strength from lower levels as investors aligned with the broader bullish market outlook. … Read more

British pound is beating 92% of global currencies on UK economic rebound

British pound is beating 92% of global currencies on UK economic rebound

The British pound is beating more than 90% of the world’s currencies this year on signs the nation’s economy is holding up better than expected, keeping interest rates higher for longer. Only 11 currencies — including those of Kenya, Zambia and Sri Lanka — have outperformed sterling in 2024, according to a universe of more … Read more