Global peace hopes ignite ‘everything rally’ across assets, says Anurag Singh

Anurag Singh observes an “everything rally” across asset classes, driven by anticipated central bank rate cuts and signs of geopolitical stability. He remains optimistic about India’s domestic market resilience, advocating for a 70-30 equity-debt portfolio. Singh expresses caution on gold and Bitcoin, favoring traditional equity and bond investments.

Fixed income set to perform well amid limited easing room, says Churchil Bhatt

Fixed income assets are poised for strong performance over the next year. Churchil Bhatt of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance highlights supportive macroeconomic conditions. Investors can anticipate better-than-average returns. Recent RBI policy signals potential rate cuts. New banking reforms are set to boost M&A financing and corporate borrowing. This presents a favorable environment for fixed income […]

Gold pauses after record rally on safe-haven demand

Gold prices dipped slightly on Thursday after reaching a record high of $4,059.05 the previous day, as investors took profits amidst ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Hopes for further U.S. interest rate cuts continue to support the precious metal, which has seen significant gains this year due to strong central bank buying and ETF demand.

Asian shares rise after US gains driven by AI-linked companies

Asian shares opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s gains driven by AI-linked companies. Gold and oil saw slight declines following a reported Middle East peace deal. Investors are closely watching China’s market reopening after a holiday break, balancing AI enthusiasm against cautious consumer spending data.

Can Rubicon Research sustain its impressive growth while facing US market risks?

Rubicon Research plans to raise ₹500 crore through a fresh issue for debt repayment and acquisitions, alongside an ₹877.5 crore offer for sale. The pharmaceutical company reported strong revenue and profit growth with margin expansion, boasting a higher RoNW than peers. However, high revenue concentration in the US and from top customers presents a risk.