Mid-cycle transition: Will market hit a record high or enter a bear phase?
The defining characteristic of mid-cycle is the withdrawal of monetary policy stimulus. Volatility rises during the period of transition, with equity returns being more modest during this phase, mirroring earnings growth.
Gold gains further ground as Fed’s tightening debate intensifies, more volatility ahead
The yellow metal gained 2.2 per cent last week and has recovered about 5 per cent from the March 2021 lows set just a week ago. The Bloomberg commodity index gained 4.6 per cent last week reflecting general strength across commodities.
Why is SBI Life analysts’ top insurance sector bet post Q1
“The solid Q1 performance underscores the strength of the formidable combination of brand and distribution reach in terms of geography and demography that SBI Life has. The management remained confident about delivering growth and maintaining margin trajectory. With its distribution channels firing on all cylinders, expanding product offerings and increasing acceptance, we expect robust growth […]
Mind Over Money: Playing Sudoku helps this veteran trader evaluate profit & loss strategies
Sudoku is a game that helps one to analyze all the permutations and combinations. If in the capital markets, you evaluate the possibility of profit/loss that you are going to make in case of uncertain situations, you will exponentially decrease the risk of emotional disbalance during a trade.
Quick Take: Bluechips among top gainers on Dalal Street this week, startups bleed
In the BSE500 Index, more than 310 stocks settled in green, whereas 190 stocks settled in red during the week. 17 stocks surged in double digits during the week, following the corporate actions buzz and upbeat Q1 earnings.
US stocks rally again, close out best month since November 2020
The S&P 500 index, a benchmark for many stock funds, rose 1.4% and finished 9.1% higher for July. A rebound in technology stocks, big retailers and other companies that rely on direct consumer spending helped power the index’s broad gains this month. The index is still down 13.3% for the year.