Page 4 - Macroeconomic Data

For short-term economic policy, judgement matters more than data

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Market outlook: US-China talks, macro-data to influence markets this week

Developments around US-China trade talks, Fed interest rate decision and release of key macro-economic data in the later part of the week are expected to influence the equity markets, analysts said. The US Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Thursday will be a major event that would be keenly tracked by markets globally. "Markets are expected to remain volatile this week as many factors globally and stock-specific (developments) will influence the bourses. US Fed meeting outcome will be a major international event," Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Securities & StockNote said. Investors will keep a close watch on progress of US-China trade talks. Back home, two major data points are scheduled to be released on Thursday post trading hours -- industrial production and inflation rate -- which may also influence sentiment in the markets. Last week, the Sensex dropped 348.66 points or 0.85 per cent. In the last two trading days, markets witnessed slide after the RBI ...

Market performance in Samvat 2075 was unsatisfactory: Motilal Oswal

Markets are likely to remain range-bound in the near term till economic recovery is visible, says Motilal Oswal

As animal spirits sag, FM's announcements may fall short of spurring growth

As India's investment and consumption activity worsened in July, the measures announced by the FM to revive the economy will boost market sentiment but are unlikely to propel growth

Modi 1.0 was about political consolidation; will Modi 2.0 focus on economy?

Change will have to begin with the PM, who will have to show active interest in macro-economic issues, and address himself to understanding the key policy levers available to him, writes T N Ninan

GDP growth slips to 5.8% in Q4, stands at 5-year low of 6.8% in full FY19

FY19 fiscal defict at Rs 6.45 trillion, or 3.4 per cent of GDP; April core sector growth slows to 2.6%; FY18 unemployment rate at 6.1 per cent

GDP growth touches 8.2% in Q1FY19; July core sector growth at 6.6%

The growth cemented India's position as the fastest growing major economy, clocking higher expansion rate than China's 6.7% in the same quarter

Important data releases and events to look out for next week

Indian and US inflation numbers, China's GDP are some data releases that will dominate economic commentary

IIP, inflation data to steer stock market sentiment in the week ahead

In January, retail inflation had declined to 5.07% while the inflation based on wholesale prices had eased to a six-month low of 2.84 per cent

T N Ninan: Disruption, then revival?

Will the macroeconomic numbers for the April-June quarter, to be announced at the end of this month, see a reversal of the slowdown?

Macro data, earnings to set market tone this week, say Experts

Among major earnings this week are from Tata Power and Oil India

Macro data to set trend in holiday-shortened week

Investment trend by overseas investors, crude oil price and rupee would also influence trading