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Market Unplugged Podcast: Here's why metals and midcaps are outperforming
May 14, 2021 12:10 PM

Rising inflation in the US sparked a sell-off in the equity market across the globe, including the US. In this edition of the Market Unplugged Podcast, CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair talks to CNBCTV18.com Executive Editor Santosh Nair about the historical trends in the link between inflation and the stock market performance in the US.

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They also discuss the factors driving the outperformance in midcap stocks and why the rally in metal stocks is likely to continue for some more time. They finally touch upon whether defensive stocks will find takers, given their expensive valuations, if the overall market outlook darkens.

Tune in to the Market Unplugged Podcast for more.

First Published:May 14, 2021 9:10 PM IST

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