Gold and silver prices fell sharply as MCX trading resumed after the Ram Navami holiday. Gold dropped Rs 4,300 per 10g to Rs 1,39,800, while silver slid Rs 13,700 per kg to Rs 2,21,146. Domestic bullion followed global cues, with COMEX gold down 2.87% and silver falling 7%.Read More

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Daniel Kahneman explains how framing bias distorts investment decisions, making identical probabilities appear different depending on presentation. Investors often react to positive or negative wording rather than actual risk. Recognising this cognitive trap and reframing information objectively can lead to clearer judgment, rational decisions and better long-term outcomes.Read More

Vijay Kedia urges investors to stay calm amid market volatility, noting that losses are paper until realised. The market capitalisation of all BSE-listed firms has dropped by Rs 32.7 lakh crore since the Iran conflict. Kedia suggests long-term discipline, rational decision-making, and focusing on temperament over timing are key to sustainable wealth creation.Read More

HSBC predicts big tech companies will boost capital expenditure as AI enters a “megacycle.” Despite market concerns, these firms are expected to generate substantial operating cash flow, with a significant portion allocated to capex rather than shareholder returns. Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon are projected to lead revenue growth.Read More

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating headwinds for India’s economy. Rising oil prices and market volatility are causing uncertainty about interest rates. This situation poses risks to corporate profits and market valuations. India’s reliance on energy imports makes it vulnerable to supply disruptions. Analysts suggest focusing on defensive stocks and those that have...Read More

India faces an opportune moment to attract substantial Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amidst global capital shifts. While reforms for Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) have progressed, a sharper focus on simplifying FDI regulations and execution pathways is crucial. Addressing legacy issues, revisiting pricing norms, and streamlining corporate restructuring can unlock significant long-term capital.Read More

Ambit Institutional Equities has downgraded HPCL, BPCL and IOC to ‘Sell’, citing sustained high crude prices and limited government support. It sees Brent crude stabilising around $80 to $100 per barrel, pressuring OMC margins, while favouring upstream and gas companies as beneficiaries of elevated energy prices and macro shifts.Read More

Market regulator SEBI has launched a ‘Verified App Label Initiative’ in collaboration with Google to help investors identify genuine trading and investment apps. This move aims to combat the growing menace of unregistered advisory services and digital fraud. Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath lauded the initiative as a proactive step to enhance investor protection.Read More

Investor anxiety is rising as oil prices surge amid the US-Iran conflict, while JPMorgan Chase has launched new credit default swaps allowing bets against the debt of major tech giants including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle. The move echoes concerns of a 2008-style crisis as AI-driven borrowing accelerates.Read More