Taking Volatility On Your Stride

Tough times do not last, but tough people do” —this adage holds true in the present situation. The markets (both Debt and Equity) are extremely volatile and the next six months to a year look highly uncertain as I am writing this article. With the moratorium of the US against Iran expiring, the crude prices of the Indian crude basket look to be going up. The results of the Lok Sabha elections look uncertain. Although the core inflation is in the comfortable range but the food inflation has gone up due to the prediction of deficit monsoons. The US has indicated three rate hikes this year but has exercised restraint till now. And, if this does not look gloomy enough, there is always the threat of an underlying geopolitical factor. However by the time this piece goes to print the picture will be clearer but these terms will be useful for the future in selection of...