After a global stock market rout caused by weak US jobs data and Japan’s interest rate hike, investors seek guidance on the next steps. Does this sell-off mark the end of the AI-driven investment boom...
Why has IKEA not taken off in a big way, even though it’s known for its DIY furniture assembly concept around the world? There could be several reasons, such as taxes, price, store accessibility, product...
Rice prices have soared to the highest in a decade as India curtails exports and erratic weather wreaks havoc on Asian rice fields. It is likely to worsen food insecurity in many countries that rely...
The higher-than-expected US CPI and the strong expectation of a 100 bp hike by the Fed in two weeks is propelling the dollar higher. It jumped to almost JPY139.40 and the euro is off more than...
Neither the chaos and tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan nor the US refusal to acquiesce to the allies’ request to extend the August 31 deadline seems to have much impact on the global capital markets. Instead,...
Rising rates continue to spur a rotation and retreat in stocks. Yesterday the NASDAQ sold-off by nearly 2.5% while the Dow Industrials eked out a minor gain. Equities are mostly higher in the Asia Pacific...
The powerful momentum moves in the capital markets continues unabated by escalating US-China tensions and continued spread of the virus. Asia Pacific equities were mixed. Tokyo was closed for a holiday, but several other large...
“One of my friends suggested that I invest in Asian Paints now since the market expectation is that it is likely to announce good results, and historically it has done so well. However, he told...
Global equity markets are closing another strong month. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed on the day, but up 4.3% in October, the 10th consecutive monthly advance. Europe’s Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is...
There are a lot of them. It’s called “crisis” for a reason. What is the most severely unaffordable housing market in North America as measured by local household incomes in relationship to local home prices?...
Apple is looking at Indian market from a very different focal point. India, the third largest smartphone market, growing rapidly compared to any other market in the world and the demand is mostly served by...
The municipal bond market in India has been marked by very modest borrowing levels, which have stagnated over the past few years. One of the possible reasons for this could be the availability of ‛soft...
