INFLATION RISKS

Investors are using over-the-counter binary contracts to manage risks related to events like elections, central bank decisions, and geopolitical conflicts. These contracts offer a pre-determined payoff with an all-or-nothing outcome. The market is s...

Businesses are seeing increased competition from new entrants in various sectors. DMart, Asian Paints, and Pepsi face challenges from new competitors. Investors may suffer in the short term, but customers benefit from price wars. Healthcare competit...

Foreign investors continue to sell Indian FAR securities for the second month, driven by higher US treasury yields and uncertainty following Donald Trump's re-election. RBI's stance against rate cuts amid high inflation further deters investors, wit...

Despite geopolitical risks and inflation concerns, market optimism remains strong, with small-cap stocks surging and the S&P 500 setting records. Caution is advised as speculative behavior grows.

Financial experts were worried about the US economy. They feared rising debt, a possible recession, and threats to global trade. These concerns were reflected in the bond market, with rising yields on Treasury notes. The potential for a trade war an...

A US stock market crash could become a huge reality in the coming days, based on Trump's economic policies which could be implemented in his tenure, after Joe Biden ends his term as US President. According to Anthony Scaramucci, Trump's policies hav...

Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks.

Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Lisa Cook expressed differing views on future monetary policy. While Bowman urged caution due to persistent inflation, Cook expressed confidence in continued easing of price pressures. Their perspectives...

India's economy, bolstered by festive spending and agricultural recovery, is rebounding from a second-quarter slowdown. However, rising inflation, reaching a 14-month high in October, threatens consumer demand and corporate investments.

India's economic growth may have slowed down recently. However, the economy is still projected to grow between 6.5% to 7% this fiscal year. Data on e-way bills and e-invoices support this projection. Food prices have been a concern, but inflation is...

Wall Street's major indexes experienced their most significant single-day decline in two weeks, driven by concerns over a potential slowdown in interest rate cuts and reactions to President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointments.

SBI chairman anticipates RBI will cut interest rates in February 2025. Depositors can expect current interest rates to remain until then. SBI plans to expand its deposit base by focusing on service quality and personalized offerings for high-value c...

US economy under Donald Trump: Bond giant Pimco's chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn has sounded an alarm about US economy and surging stock markets under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. He said Trump's economic policies were coming...

Global central bankers are bracing for potential economic upheaval as Donald Trump's return to the US presidency threatens to ignite trade wars, exacerbate budget deficits, and disrupt labor markets. These policies could stifle global growth, fuel U...

India's service industry saw renewed growth in October, driven by strong demand and job creation, according to a recent business survey. This positive trend suggests a strong start for the economy in the final quarter of the fiscal year, supporting ...

The Bank of Japan maintains ultra-low interest rates, signaling caution amid global economic uncertainties, while projecting inflation near its 2% target in coming years. The decision reflects a focus on risks to Japan's fragile recovery, with poten...

India's central bank, led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, opts for a flexible approach to monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of India maintains the benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, shifts its stance to 'neutral,' and prioritizes price stability amid inf...

The RBI indicated a shift to a neutral policy stance despite expectations of rate cuts. It emphasized domestic growth and inflation risks, citing weak real incomes and financial stability concerns in the BFSI sector. A potential rate cut needs slowe...

The US economy's surprising resilience challenges recession fears, as a report showed the biggest job gains in six months. This sparked market reversals and rethought interest rate bets. Small-cap companies and tech stocks led gains. Continued stron...