Fed Signals Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a recent interview and subsequent policy statements, emphasized a data-driven approach to future rate cuts. While acknowledging a likely reduction in rates this year, he stressed the Fed’s cautious stance due to factors like: Robust economic data: The US economy shows surprising …
The AMFI or Association of Mutual Funds in India has released a notification asking AMCs operating under its wing to stop taking fresh investments, both SIPs and lump sums in foreign securities. As per RBI’s directives, mutual funds operating under SEBI has a total cap of $7 billion in foreign investment. Additionally, the separate investment …
In a spectacular turn of events on Wednesday, Microsoft briefly soared to a historic $3 trillion market valuation, riding the wave of optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). While the stock reached new heights, closing just shy of the milestone at $2.99 trillion, this accomplishment underscores Microsoft’s dominant position in the market and its pivotal role …
In a bid to rescue its slumping stock markets, China’s securities regulator has announced a temporary halt to the lending of certain shares for short selling, effective from Monday. While the move aims to stabilize the market, its impact remains uncertain. Let’s delve into the details and decipher the implications. A Market in Distress The …
Trading on Evergrande shares halted on Monday in Hong Kong following a high court decision mandating the liquidation of the troubled Chinese real estate developer. The suspension occurred around 10:18 AM local time, triggered by a sharp 20% decline in the stock amid volatile market activity. Additionally, affiliated entities such as Evergrande Property Services and …
There has been a sharp fall in the Indian share market on Monday, 24 January 2022. Nifty 50 closed at 17,150, falling over 450 points, and BSE Sensex fell 1,545 points to close at 57,500. Within the past few days, the Indian share market has seen an erosion of around Rs. 19.5 lakh crores. Share …
Hold on to your hats, folks, the Federal Reserve is entering a tricky dance in 2024. The minutes from their December meeting paint a picture of cautious optimism, with inflation finally showing signs of cooling, but the path ahead is anything but clear. Here’s the gist: Good news: Inflation is taking a breather! After a …
In global trade, where goods crisscross oceans and continents, there’s a brewing storm threatening the smooth flow of commerce. The Red Sea, a crucial maritime artery, is witnessing heightened tensions that are not only impacting multinational shipping companies but also reshaping the global trade landscape. The Perilous Red Sea At the heart of the storm …
Monday saw the Nikkei 225 scaling to the point where it managed to break the barrier of the past thirty years on an intra-day basis, but it quickly reversed course and moved slightly lower as investors became wary of the index’s recent sharp gains on the intraday basis. Nikkei index is a stock market index …
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 13th sent shockwaves through the financial world, marking a significant shift in the Fed’s monetary policy stance. While the central bank kept interest rates steady within the 5.25% – 5.50% range, its updated economic projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish tone painted a picture of a …
