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In recent years, financial markets have seen intense periods of exuberance that often lead to speculation and volatility. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as market froth, suggests that investor sentiment may have reached unsustainable levels. Bubbles, once inflated, become highly vulnerable to sharp corrections, and history has shown that...
When Indian equity investors wrapped up their week last Friday, the future seemed clear and promising. However, by Monday, the market mood had dramatically shifted. Panic spread not just in India but globally, with investors scrambling to understand what had affected their stocks so profoundly. The unexpected turbulence stemmed...
This week began with a cascade of tumultuous events. The subcontinent was in turmoil with news that Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had fled the country amidst mounting unrest against her regime. Meanwhile, global investors were stunned as stock markets plunged dramatically. The chaos of this Manic Monday has...
As the Federal Reserve (Fed) approaches its September meeting, investors are keenly attuned to signals that could indicate a potential rate cut. Monetary policy decisions by the Fed have far-reaching implications for the economy, financial markets, and investment strategies. A change in the interest rate, particularly a reduction, could...
I began my career in journalism on October 1, 2005, covering personal finance. It was a time of fervent activity in the Indian equity mutual fund (MF) sector, with new schemes being launched at an unprecedented rate. Within just six months, 24 new equity schemes raised a total of...
As the global economy continues to navigate the uncertainties wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, investors worldwide are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's latest rate-cut projections. Anticipation and speculation abound as market participants await insights into the Fed's monetary policy stance and its implications for various asset classes.
The Federal Reserve's...
