US inflation is proving stubborn while consumer spending shows scant signs of any concerning slowdown, laying the groundwork for a more cautious approach to interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Even though inflation has dropped notably over the past two years, the government’s October consumer price report underscored the challenge facing Fed officials.
Open FlipAfter a lagged public offer, food delivery giant Swiggy delivered a powerful stock market debut, beating analysts' estimates. D-Street experts say the new-age tech stock is poised for a strong run on the bourses, similar to its rival Zomato, which is now a multibagger stock. After an intense competitive period (FY15-18) during which multiple food delivery offerings contended to stay afloat.
Open FlipWalmart is set to report earnings on Tuesday, with analysts expecting sales growth as its customer base expands across income levels, driven by market share gains and a growing digital advertising business that boosts profit margins. The retailer is projected to report quarterly revenue of $167.73 billion and net income of $4.24 billion. Walmart shares are up 60% this year.
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