At the end of the Mahabharata war, Yudhishthira, the leader of the Pandavas, is overwhelmed with guilt and grief over the massacre of his relatives. Looking to boost his flagging spirits, Lord Krishna and sage Vyasa advise him to perform the Ashvamedha Yagna—an extravagant and elaborate ceremony meant to demonstrate the suzerainty of Vedic kings. … Read more
On Wall Street in the week ahead, investors’ major focus would be on inflation data for March and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s March monetary policy meeting. Following last week’s strong jobs report that dented interest rate cut odds, investors will closely watch the consumer prices data and the Fed minutes for clues about … Read more
Do you have a special affection for precious metals such as gold? If yes, then you do not necessarily have to invest in the physical gold only. You may even invest in their digital avatar as well. These include sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) and gold ETFs (exchange traded funds). It is vital to note that … Read more
Stock market investors on Wall Street in the week ahead will be watching the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index and speeches from a host of Fed speakers including Chair Jerome Powell. The week will also see data on durable goods orders and consumer confidence. Last week, the US … Read more
US equities slid on Thursday after hotter-than-expected producer prices data. At 10:01 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 168.41 points, or 0.43 per cent, at 38,874.91, the S&P 500 was down 26.56 points, or 0.51 per cent, at 5,138.75, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 96.03 points, or 0.59 per cent, at … Read more
‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, once said a wise man. In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, constructing a robust investment portfolio is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. One strategy that is gaining prominence is the adoption of a multi-asset portfolio. This approach involves diversifying investments across various asset classes, offering … Read more