Explained: What is 7-5-3-1 rule for SIP investments in mutual funds

The 7-5-3-1 Rule in SIP investing emphasizes a seven-year investment horizon, diversification across five asset classes, and mental fortitude through varying return phases. Increasing SIP amounts annually can boost long-term goals, leading to more successful equity investments.

5 world market themes for the week ahead

Global investors are uneasy due to Trump’s tariffs, which have sparked fears of a U.S. recession and disrupted markets. The tariffs have hit major trading partners, with significant impact expected from potential retaliations by the EU and China. A crucial U.S. earnings season is approaching, and investors are watching for signs of inflation moderation and […]

Wall Street Week Ahead: Shell-shocked markets brace for more tariff tumult

Tariff-stunned markets faced turmoil with Trump’s tariffs shaking global asset prices. The S&P 500 recorded its biggest weekly drop since March 2020, while the Nasdaq Composite entered a bear market. Investors fear a global recession, with the U.S.-China trade battle escalating. Upcoming earnings reports and inflation data may further influence market outlook amid uncertainties.

‘Waterfall’ decline base case risk to US market: Chris Wood

He said April 2-when Donald Trump announced the imposition of tariffs on imports into the US-is an ‘impoverishment’ day, not a ‘liberation’ day, as termed by President Trump. On Thursday, Wall Street posted its worst day since 2020 in response to the announcement of worldwide tariffs the previous night.

Trump tariff tailspin worsens, Nasdaq confirms in bear market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite posted their largest two-day declines since the emerging coronavirus caused global panic during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term. For Thursday and Friday, the Dow was down 9.3%, the S&P 500 10.5% and the Nasdaq 11.4%.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs wipe $5 trillion off Wall Street

This past week witnessed severe turmoil in the global economy, driven by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Significant losses in U.S. stock markets, the highest tariffs in over a century, and rising recession fears characterized this pivotal period, prompting investors and policymakers to brace for further volatility.