Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a crude oil shock, global markets face heightened uncertainty. Investors are advised to diversify 10-20% of their portfolio globally, favoring emerging markets and Japan, with a staggered approach to fresh investments due to currency fluctuations and macro shifts.Read More

Shrinking the Federal Reserve’s $6.6 trillion balance sheet will be a lengthy, complex process requiring structural reforms, not quick policy shifts. A new paper suggests a multi-year roadmap involving temporary operations, regulatory adjustments, interest rate modifications, and payment system redesign. This undertaking could extend beyond a single term for the incoming Fed Chair nominee.Read More

The Federal Reserve reported a smaller financial loss in 2025 as declining interest expenses improved its balance sheet. While losses persist due to pandemic-era policies and rate hikes, easing pressures and modest profits signal gradual normalisation, though it may take years before remittances to the Treasury resume.Read More

Investors are rushing to buy shares in private tech giants like SpaceX before they go public. This surge in demand has fueled an opaque secondary market. Many investors are using complex investment vehicles, raising concerns about ownership verification and potential fraud. The intense interest means some may end up with no actual shares despite their...Read More

Real estate stocks have seen significant declines, with the Nifty Realty index down 22% in 2026, due to concerns over IT layoffs and broader market weakness from the Iran-US war. Experts advise a selective approach, favoring quality large-cap players with balanced portfolios and potential growth in new geographies.Read More

Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh aims to shrink the central bank’s balance sheet, but a top economist suggests significant reforms are needed. Professor Darrell Duffie argues that overhauling bank liquidity rules and redesigning the payment system could take years, extending beyond Warsh’s potential term.Read More

India’s largest commodity exchange, MCX, will observe a partial trading holiday today for Shri Ram Navami, resuming in the evening. Equity markets NSE and BSE are fully closed. NCDEX will remain shut for the entire day. This follows a strong performance in Indian equity markets on Wednesday.Read More

Oil prices saw a rebound as markets reassessed Middle East de-escalation prospects. Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the conflict, which has significantly disrupted global energy flows. Despite ongoing tensions and potential supply disruptions, analysts predict continued price support and possible surges if the Strait of Hormuz remains affected.Read More

NSE Holidays 2026: Is there a stock market holiday today? ndian stock market exchanges NSE and BSE, will remain closed on Thursday on account of Shri Ram NavamiRead More

Crude oil and equities showed caution as conflicting reports emerged regarding US-Iran ceasefire talks. While the US insists negotiations are ongoing, Iran has rejected President Trump’s outreach, leading to market volatility. Investors await clearer outcomes amid ongoing troop deployments and differing demands for a truce.Read More