Market strategist Matt Orton observes global risk-off sentiment impacting Japan, with potential for opportunities once stability returns. He favors gold as a portfolio balance and sees Bitcoin nearing capitulation. India remains a strong diversifier, while US rate hikes are likely paused, with cuts potentially resuming in 2025.
US labor market data presented conflicting signals, with rising unemployment alongside stronger-than-expected job additions. Experts noted a softening underlying trend, suggesting an economy that is slow to hire and fire. Markets reacted to the mixed data by pushing the dollar lower and increasing the probability of a December Fed rate cut.
Ather Energy's quiet listing has delivered impressive returns. Promoters Tarun Sanjay Mehta and Swapnil Babanlal Jain have seen their wealth skyrocket by 3,220%. The stock has surged 116% over its issue price, outperforming many other IPOs in buzz. Analysts are optimistic about Ather's future market share growth and profitability improvements.
