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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2025-03-25Niranjan Ghatule
This article explores the latest trade policy developments, focusing on the government's consideration of reducing tariffs on 55% of US imports. It examines the estimated $66 billion export loss due to Trump's tariffs, potential tariff hikes on key US exports, and the conditional nature of tariff cuts based on reciprocal trade relief.
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2025-03-25Niranjan Ghatule
The financial markets are experiencing a rare phenomenon where both the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and the S&P 500 are declining simultaneously—an event that has only happened a handful of times in recent history. As of January 31, the S&P 500 has dropped by 6.5%, while the Dollar Index has fallen by 3.5%.
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2025-03-24Niranjan Ghatule
This article covers President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% secondary tariff on any country that purchases oil or gas from Venezuela. The decision, set to take effect on April 2, 2025, is a response to what Trump describes as Venezuela’s hostile actions, including allegedly sending criminals and gang members into the U.S., particularly from the Tren de Aragua
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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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