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Source: Live Mint The yield gap between India’s 10-year government bond and the US 10-year Treasury note has narrowed significantly, falling to just around 1.88% — a far cry from the 6.35% spread seen in 2014. The development comes amid a steady drop in Indian bond yields driven by easing inflation, a dovish monetary policy…
Source: Live Mint Humanity has always stood at turning points. The discovery of fire was one such moment—a force that transformed how we lived, communicated, and connected. But fire was never just warmth and innovation; it also symbolised power, danger, and the need for responsibility. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is our fire. It’s not just…
Source: Live Mint The relationship between the Indian and US stock markets has evolved significantly, reflecting the distinct economic landscapes and market dynamics of each country. Recently the rolling 1years correlation equation of India to the US stock market has reduced to 0.10 after peaking at 0.96 in Sept 2024. Over the past six months…
Source: Live Mint US President Donald Trump’s decision to levy reciprocal tariffs on trading partners has opened a can of worms for emerging market (EM) equities. A 10% baseline tariff is levied on all countries effective 5 April, while countries with whom the US has large trade deficits are subject to higher reciprocal tariff rates…
Source: Live Mint The Indian fixed-income market is currently influenced by both domestic economic indicators and significant global developments. As of March 20, 2025, the 10-year Government Security (G-Sec) yield stands at 6.63% (semi-annual), reflecting a stable interest rate environment. Also Read | Indian stock market rally to continue if Q4 results align with 15%…
Source: Live Mint “Some Nobel Prize-winning economists estimate AI’s impact on GDP in the low single digits, while others expect double-digit growth. That’s how uncertain things are,” Chatterji told Mint in an interview during his India visit on Tuesday. The effect of AI on jobs is similarly debated. “Some studies suggest AI will affect only…
Source: Live Mint The United State’s tariff war and federal job cuts continue to impact the markets and economy, dragging cryptocurrencies down for a second day on March 11, 2025. In fact, Bitcoin is at the lowest its been since Donald Trump won the US election in November 2024. The world’s largest cryptocurrency at 7.35…
Source: Live Mint Over the past 4 to 5 months, the domestic equity market has remained bearish, following a sell-on-rally pattern. However, in the last two trading weeks, market movements in India have shown signs of improvement. Since this shift is still in its early stages, it is too soon to determine whether the trend…
Source: Live Mint India’s stock markets overcame challenges such as geopolitical tensions, currency fluctuations, and domestic market volatility to reach new heights in FY25, driven by an increasing number of investors, active listing activities, and regulatory support, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. The capital markets are central to India’s growth story, catalysing capital formation…
Source: Live Mint PSU banks, oil refining, Infrastructure EPC and power are among the key sectors to watch out for amid the current geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, according to Hemant Majethia, CEO & Co-Founder of Ventura Securities. In an interview with Livemint, Majethia shares his insights on Budget 2025 expectations, market valuations, and investment opportunities…
