Zurich climbed three spots in the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index due to a stronger Swiss franc and Switzerland's stability. Singapore retained its top position, driven by high property and car prices and a strong Singapore dollar. The index highlights the attractiveness of stable cities amid global uncertainty.
Zurich climbed three spots in the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index, driven by a strong Swiss franc and the country's stability. Singapore retained its top position due to high property and car prices, and a strong dollar. The index highlights the attractiveness of stable cities amid global uncertainty.
Nitin Raheja of Julius Baer Wealth Advisors sees Indian markets at attractive valuations after March correction, recommending staggered investing for long-term opportunities. He identifies power, energy, PSU banks, insurance and defence as key sectors, while acknowledging near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Earnings growth expectations of 15-16% may moderate by 2 percentage points but the earnings story is not broken, potentially pushing into next financial year.
