Mach Q2 2026 slides: peer-leading metrics face gas headwinds

The new closing auction session (CAS) has rattled Dalal Street, with traders saying long-standing strategies are no longer working. SEBI, however, remains confident the system will improve as participation rises. Weak liquidity and volatile closing prices have intensified concerns, forcing traders and brokerages to adapt to the new market mechanism.

Joel Tillinghast notes successful individuals struggle with stock market losses. The stock market involves uncertainty, economic cycles, and investor sentiment. Even experienced investors face setbacks and must learn from mistakes. Retail investors should embrace patience and diversification for wealth building.

J.P. Morgan has brought forward its forecast for the next US Federal Reserve rate hike to December 2026 after the Fed held interest rates steady in July. The brokerage cited persistent inflation risks, while market expectations and analyst views remain divided over the policy outlook.