2025-05-20Niranjan Ghatule
Gold funds are witnessing an unprecedented surge in 2025, with $85 billion in net inflows already recorded—more than double the previous annual record. Amid global uncertainty, US-China tensions, and a recent trade deal signed by President Trump, investors continue piling into gold, making it the best-performing major asset this year.
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2025-05-19Niranjan Ghatule
This article explores the striking divergence in ETF flows between retail and institutional investors in 2025. While individual investors have poured a record $122 billion into equity ETFs—doubling their inflows since mid-March—professional investors have pulled out $25 billion.
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2025-05-18Niranjan Ghatule
Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time in history, citing soaring debt levels and rising interest costs. Similar downgrades in 2011 (S&P) and 2023 (Fitch) triggered sharp market reactions. Will history repeat itself? This article explores the downgrade’s implications, past market responses, and what investors should watch amid growing fiscal risks.
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2025-05-18Niranjan Ghatule
Investor optimism is rising sharply as the latest AAII survey shows a surge in bullish sentiment to 35.9% — the highest since January 2025. This jump of 15 percentage points in just two weeks is among the largest since late 2023, while bearish sentiment has dropped sharply, ending an 11-week streak above 50%. The post explores whether this sharp sentiment shift signals growing confidence or a crow
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2025-05-17Niranjan Ghatule
As President Donald Trump redefines global diplomacy with a business-first approach, Pakistan has emerged as a key player in his latest geopolitical maneuvers. Behind the rhetoric of peace lies a web of trade deals, crypto collaborations, and gold exploration projects—many of which are tied directly to Trump’s business network.
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2025-05-17Ravi Mehta
US corporate bankruptcies have surged in 2025, reaching 246 filings by April—the highest year-to-date total in 15 years. Key sectors impacted include industrials, consumer discretionary, and healthcare. This sharp rise reflects growing pressure from tariffs, inflation, and economic volatility.
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2025-05-17Niranjan Ghatule
U.S. consumer confidence in the job market is rapidly deteriorating. A record 44% now expect higher unemployment within a year — the highest level since 2020 — with job loss fears also hitting multi-year highs. Backed by fresh data from the NY Fed, this article explores what the latest spike in unemployment expectations means for the labor market and economic outlook.
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2025-05-16Niranjan Ghatule
Student loan delinquencies are surging across the U.S. as repayment resumes after a multi-year pause. With over 10% of balances past due and older borrowers facing the highest stress levels in decades, the student debt crisis is intensifying again. This article breaks down the latest data by age group and highlights the growing financial strain on millions of Americans.
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2025-05-15Ravi Mehta
"Leveraged ETFs have rebounded by $30 billion in just one month, marking a 40% surge to $105B after a sharp $50B drop earlier in 2025. A rapid recovery not seen since the 2022 bear market highlights soaring risk appetite and explosive growth in assets like $TQQQ."
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