Investment 2025: 8% in gold, 10-15% in silver, here’s what analysts say about asset allocation in new year

Investment 2025: 8% in gold, 10-15% in silver, here’s what analysts say about asset allocation in new year

In any year, investment in gold and silver always draws your attention. As we near the new year 2025, gold and silver remain top investment options amidst the persistent global economic and political uncertainty. The continuous gold purchases by central banks, notably China, along with anticipated rate reductions by the Federal Reserve, point towards a … Read more

Asian stocks weaken as Fed policy doubts simmer

Asian stocks weaken as Fed policy doubts simmer

Asian stocks dipped early Monday as traders reined in expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following fresh signs of US economic resilience. Japanese and Australian shares fell. South Korea’s benchmark bucked the trend, led by Samsung Electronics Co.’s rally after it announced a stock buyback plan. US futures gained, after the S&P 500 slid … Read more

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

U.S. central bankers lopped half of a percentage point from their interest rate target in September. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the bigger-than-expected reduction was a sign of confidence that inflation is headed back to the 2% target and should not be seen as any indication of the pace of cuts going forward. Here … Read more

Japan leads Asian stocks higher after holiday

Japan leads Asian stocks higher after holiday

Asian stocks climbed, with equity benchmarks in Japan rising after a holiday as a weaker yen is seen providing support for exporters. Shares also advanced in South Korea. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific stock index traded at its highest level since Aug. 5, after its recovered from last week’s rout. The S&P 500 closed steady as traders look … Read more

US equity funds hit by outflows on rising yields, rates uncertainty

US equity funds hit by outflows on rising yields, rates uncertainty

U.S. equity funds saw outflows for the first time four weeks in the seven days ended May 29, hit by rising bond yields and uncertainty over the timing and extent of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. According to LSEG Lipper data, net outflows from U.S. equity funds totalled $7.6 billion. This came as the yield … Read more

From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world

From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world

From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently. The MSCI ACWI Index, which tracks developed and emerging markets, has been on a record-breaking run, setting another new high on Friday. In … Read more

Gold, silver price on 08 April 2024: Yellow metal surpasses Rs 70,000 mark, silver exceeds Rs 80,000 barrier

Gold, silver price on 08 April 2024: Yellow metal surpasses Rs 70,000 mark, silver exceeds Rs 80,000 barrier

Gold prices opened on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday at Rs 70,999 per 10 grams and hit an intraday low of Rs 70,862. In the international market, prices hovered around $2,339.72 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver opened at Rs 81,093 per kg and hit an intraday low of Rs 80,030 on the MCX. In … Read more

As sectors rotate, tap funds that catch business cycles early

As sectors rotate, tap funds that catch business cycles early

Mumbai: Ahead of the curve. That’s supposedly the hallmark of an astute investor, and if you consider yourself one, you could choose to buy into something appropriately named – the business cycle fund. It sounds innocuous but the name itself reveals the art – or, science – of investing in stocks that are beginning their … Read more