Why India’s steel demand is defying global weakness

India’s steel prices are rising despite weak global markets, supported by infrastructure spending, manufacturing growth and higher input costs. While Chinese oversupply pressures international prices, robust domestic consumption and capacity utilisation underpin India’s outlook, with cheaper imports remaining a key risk.

AI bubble burst may trigger 2008-like banking crisis, says Gary Marcus

In a recent discussion, Gary Marcus raised critical flags about OpenAI’s fiscal responsibilities as the stock market faces instability. He warned that the demise of leading AI firms could trigger extensive financial repercussions. Notably, Marcus compared the current climate to WeWork’s disastrous decline, suggesting that Microsoft might pick up OpenAI at a bargain.

Explained: Want to know how long your investment will take to triple? Use Rule 114

Rule 114 helps investors estimate how long mutual fund investments may take to triple based on expected annual returns. Dividing 114 by the return rate gives the approximate timeframe, supporting long-term financial planning. However, the formula provides only an estimate, as mutual fund returns fluctuate and are never guaranteed.

Global markets: Stocks slip as dollar heads for weekly loss

In a week fraught with concerns over escalating interest rates and financial complications tied to AI, global stock indices saw moderate declines. While the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones recorded losses, the Dow managed to post a weekly gain. In contrast, European markets, led by London’s FTSE 100, experienced a positive turn.