$600 trillion of wealth rests on productivity or inflation burst

0 trillion of wealth rests on productivity or inflation burst

Global wealth accumulation this century has far outstripped economic growth, and the performance of that $600 trillion of savings over the next decade rests heavily on how the gap is closed – a productivity boost or sustained inflation. Financial markets have become increasingly agitated about whether investors chase the parabolic rise in artificial intelligence stocks … Read more

US economy set to slow, but recession unlikely: Richard Yetsenga

US economy set to slow, but recession unlikely: Richard Yetsenga

“I think you know that part of the picture to me is pretty clear and as we head into the second half of the year, we will see the US economy slow a bit more. No recession, but a slowdown,” says Richard Yetsenga, ANZ Group. It is quite interesting that if I look at the … Read more

RBI’s VRRR move temporary, not a trend shift: Abhishek Bisen

RBI’s VRRR move temporary, not a trend shift: Abhishek Bisen

“With the month end spending, this core will get translated into the banking system which will increase it from three to close to four lakh crore and there is a possibility that it may bring down the overnight rates to close to 5% or below, probably which the central bank is not very comfortable with … Read more

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Kiyosaki predicts silver prices could double, calls it ‘best bargain’ right now

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Kiyosaki predicts silver prices could double, calls it ‘best bargain’ right now

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, said on Wednesday that he is increasing his silver holdings, calling the metal “the biggest investment bargain today.” He predicted that silver could double in price this year, even as gold reaches record highs and Bitcoin continues to play a key role … Read more

NBFCs offer strong entry point after recent pullback: Rohit Srivastava

NBFCs offer strong entry point after recent pullback: Rohit Srivastava

“Both the daily and weekly RMI momentum indicator that we use are giving bullish signals. So, there is no doubt right now that the markets are going to weaken further,” says Rohit Srivastava, Founder, Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts.With this new series, a lot of volatility already kicking in. There are big events lined up, … Read more

Rohit Srivastava identifies three key sectors to watch in near term

Rohit Srivastava identifies three key sectors to watch in near term

“These are three that stand out, so that is commodities, PSUs, and the financials. Now, there is also oil and gas which is a separate story simply because of what is happening in oil,” says Rohit Srivastava, Founder, Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts.Give us a sense of the kind of market moves you are seeing … Read more

SEBI introduces Specialised Investment Funds for wealthier investors with minimum Rs 10 lakh investment

SEBI introduces Specialised Investment Funds for wealthier investors with minimum Rs 10 lakh investment

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new investment category dubbed the ‘specialised investment fund’ (SIF) designed for wealthier investors. This initiative, effective from April 1, requires a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh. SEBI’s move aims to cater to investors with higher risk appetites while providing asset managers with over … Read more

Trump 2.0: Executive orders to shape US economy and global markets: ED Yardeni

Trump 2.0:  Executive orders to shape US economy and global markets: ED Yardeni

“So, the bond vigilantes, as I like to call them, are disagreeing with the Fed and basically arguing that the Fed might be stimulating an economy that does not need stimulating. And you know what? It looks like they are right because Fed officials have started to indicate that they may be going on pause … Read more

Traders stock up banks, realty on CRR cut hopes

Traders stock up banks, realty on CRR cut hopes

Mumbai: Traders loaded up shares of banks and property developers on Wednesday in a tepid market in anticipation of a cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio – the percentage of a bank’s total deposits required to maintain in cash with the RBI – in the central bank’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting ending on Friday. … Read more

Bank Fixed Deposits ( FDs) vs Debt funds. What should I choose in this current market conditions?

Bank Fixed Deposits ( FDs) vs Debt funds. What should I choose in this current market conditions?

I am 31 years old and I want to actively invest. Should I go for bank fixed deposits ( FDs) or debt funds. What is your recommendation during the current market conditions? Name withheld Response shared by Jiral Mehta, Senior Research Analyst, FundsIndia. Debt Funds hold several advantages over fixed deposits (FDs). When you invest … Read more