Treasury market bulwark or catalyst for a liquidity bubble? No one’s sure whether the now government-blessed “stablecoin” explosion will juice or destabilise the economy. When Congress passed the so-called “Genius Act” on stablecoin legislation last month with bipartisan support, it triggered another wave of speculation about just how much havoc these dollar-pegged crypto tokens might … Read more
Twenty-two of the largest banks in the U.S. are well-positioned to weather a hypothetical severe economic downturn and continue lending, with firms maintaining robust capital levels even after suffering hundreds of billions of dollars in losses, the Federal Reserve reported on Friday. The results of the U.S. central bank’s annual “stress test” of large banks’ … Read more
“I suppose as far as the bank is concerned, soon they will really find the leadership and they will reconstitute the leadership group as well. The bank is stable,” says Ashvin Parekh, Ashvin Parekh Advisory.What is next now? I mean, for the first time it has happened where Reserve Bank of India has asked a … Read more
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President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on auto imports has ignited discussions among investors and analysts, particularly concerning its potential impact on mutual funds with significant holdings in automotive stocks. This tariff, aimed at bolstering domestic automotive manufacturing, could lead to increased costs for auto manufacturers. Consequently, the profitability and stock prices of companies within … Read more
In a recent announcement, the Centre has decided to maintain the current interest rates on post office savings schemes for the period from April to June 2025. This decision was confirmed through a circular issued by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance on 28th March 2025. This decision affects a range … Read more
The Centre is set to introduce the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on April 1, providing a fixed pension security to central government employees. Designed within the framework of the National Pension System (NPS), UPS aims to give a guaranteed pension, particularly beneficial for those employees seeking a stable post-retirement income. Central government employees who are … Read more
HDFC Mutual Fund has increased its stake in IndusInd Bank by acquiring an additional 0.20% of the bank’s paid-up shares. This move comes during a period of significant market fluctuation for the bank, which recently faced a sharp decline in its share value after announcing discrepancies in its internal derivatives accounting. The banking stock closed … Read more
Gold loans: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to implement stricter underwriting standards for gold loans, urging both banks and non-bank financial institutions to enhance their background checks on borrowers. This initiative aims to ensure that financial entities adhere to standard protocols amidst a 50% rise in gold loans since September 2024, news … Read more
Investing in mutual funds: The stock market is experiencing a significant correction, especially in the small and mid-cap segment, commonly referred to as SMIDs. Many investors who had enjoyed substantial gains in these areas were taken by surprise as prices took a sharp downturn. The BSE Small-cap and Mid-cap Indices have seen notable decreases, with … Read more