AI earnings shield US stocks, but bond risks rise: Jefferies' Wood
- US equities have remained strong, supported by earnings growth from the AI capital expenditure cycle
- Rising bond yields and geopolitical risks are increasing risks
The rupee is facing multi-front pressure from FPI outflows, stronger dollar demand and a sharp rise in global bond yields, with the currency nearing the 97-per-dollar mark. SBI Research said the RBI’s ability to intervene meaningfully and thwart speculative forces will be a key test as pressure on the currency intensifies.