2025-03-26Ravi Mehta
This article discusses the latest warning from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) about the U.S. Treasury's risk of defaulting as early as August 2025 if the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended. It explores the economic consequences, potential market disruptions, and the political battle ahead as lawmakers debate solutions.
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2025-03-26Ravi Mehta
India is making bold moves in the global financial landscape, increasing its gold reserves and exploring alternatives to the US dollar in international trade. With BRICS nations discussing a new common currency, could this be a step toward reducing dependency on the dollar? This article delves into India's strategy, the implications for global markets, and whether a shift away from dollar dominanc
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2025-03-26Ravi Mehta
This article analyzes the impact of U.S. energy policies on India’s economy, focusing on two key developments:Joe Biden’s January 2025 sanctions on Russian crude, which restricted oil shipments and financial transactions, causing supply chain disruptions for India.
Donald Trump’s March 2025 decision to impose a 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil
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2025-03-25Ravi Mehta
In a major development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is ready to implement a partial ceasefire with Russia immediately. This move, primarily aimed at protecting civilian infrastructure, comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump.
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2025-03-25Ravi Mehta
Short interest on U.S. stocks has surged to its highest level since the 2020 pandemic, rising nearly 20% in recent weeks. Despite this bearish positioning, major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have rallied, while the Volatility Index ($VIX) has plummeted.
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2025-03-25Ravi Mehta
This article covers the key announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Lok Sabha discussion on the Finance Bill 2025. It highlights major tax reforms, customs duty rationalization, investment fund amendments, and changes in import taxation.
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2025-03-25Ravi Mehta
This article analyzes the latest F&O data as of March 24, 2025, highlighting key trends in market positioning by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), retail traders, and High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs). The data reveals that FII short positions in index futures have dropped to a six-month low, while retail and HNI long positions are also at a low.
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2025-03-24Ravi Mehta
This article analyzes the significant decline in U.S. household equity wealth, projected to drop by $3 trillion in Q1 2025, marking the largest loss since the 2022 bear market. It discusses how nearly one-third of 2024’s stock market gains have been erased, highlighting the impact on consumer spending, especially among the wealthiest 10% of Americans
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2025-03-24Ravi Mehta
Turkey has imposed a ban on short-selling stocks to stabilize its financial markets following significant volatility. The decision comes amid political unrest, particularly after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, which led to a sharp decline in the Borsa Istanbul index. The Capital Markets Board (CMB) has also eased regulations on share buybacks to support stock prices
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2025-03-23Ravi Mehta
This article covers the latest developments in China’s military, where senior generals, including Central Military Commission Vice President He Weidong, have been detained in a significant power shake-up.
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