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Markets snap eight-week losing streak; Financials lead, Healthcare and IT drag

IN · 2026-10-05

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Key takeaway

Indian benchmarks snap an eight-week losing streak as softer US jobs data eases Fed rate-hike fears.

  1. Step 1 · The triggersofter US jobs data reduces expectations of aggressive Fed rate hikes
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onglobal risk appetite improves, lifting Indian equity markets
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onfinancial stocks rally as rate-hike fears ease, improving credit sentiment
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs see a potential pause in borrowing-cost increases and improved access to credit

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Source: IN:The Hindu BusinessLine

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