Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economictrends
By: Dr K C GuptaSENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -31.4% (very low). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 19.89% (oversold)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 24.60% (oversold)Delta MSI 24.0% (oversold)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.36%, Hybrids 4.24%, Bonds 17.81%, M-Mkt 17.59% INTEREST RATESCME FedWatchCycle peak 5.25-5.50%Current 4.25-4.50%FOMC
India may strike first US trade deal, says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that India is poised to be the first country to finalize a trade agreement with Washington, citing fewer complications in negotiations compared to other partners. Speaking at a closed-door media briefing in Washington on the
12 states sue Trump over illegal tariffs, economic chaos
A coalition of 12 US states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, challenging what they describe as “illegal tariffs” imposed without congressional approval. Filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York, the suit seeks to block enforcement
South Korea, US to discuss shipbuilding and energy cooperation
South Korea will explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors during the upcoming “2+2 trade consultations,” according to Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun. The discussions aim to tackle trade imbalances that have led Washington to
FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India’s growth story
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global CEOs, institutional investors, and pension fund managers to participate in India’s evolving growth story, especially in the domains of AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure, during a series of high-profile meetings in San Francisco. Joined by Finance
PM Modi’s Saudi Visit to Boost India-Saudi Strategic Ties
India and Saudi Arabia are poised to significantly strengthen their strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to Riyadh from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
Sitharaman to showcase India’s growth in US, Peru
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United States and Peru starting April 20, aiming to highlight India’s economic growth and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships. During her visit to the US from April 20 to 25,
Total Return (TR)
By: Dr. K. C. Gupta Total return (TR) includes dividends or interest plus price appreciation. But the concept gets more interesting beyond this basic idea. For stocks, earnings play an important role, and TR can be broken down into three components:%TR = %Dividend Yield + %Earnings
California sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful tariffs’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state is suing the Trump administration over what he called “unlawful tariffs” that threaten California’s economy, jobs, and families. In a statement released on Wednesday, Newsom said the sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald
China says US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense
China has criticized the United States for imposing tariffs of up to 245% on certain Chinese products, calling the move economically unjustified. In a statement reported by Xinhua news agency, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said the tariffs no longer make
Modi-Trump ties will benefit India: Mark Mobius
As discussions about the global trade order intensify, prominent global investor Mark Mobius has highlighted that a free bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States would greatly benefit India. Mobius emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share
India becoming a global AI leader under PM Modi’s vision: JK Tech CEO
India is quickly emerging as a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to the strategic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Sameer Nagpal, President and CEO of JK Tech, on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS during an event in the national capital,
US plans tariff hike on pharma imports, targets China first
The United States is planning to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with China likely to be the first country affected, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In an interview on Sunday, Lutnick emphasized the strategic need for domestic production of essential goods.
No clear winner: Xi Jinping reacts as China raises tariffs on US goods to 125%
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that “there is no winner in a tariff war,” following Beijing’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, raising the total effective rate to 125 per cent. This comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s
India-Italy partnership continues to grow across sectors: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held productive talks on Friday with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini in New Delhi. The leaders jointly reviewed the growing India-Italy bilateral cooperation in
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economictrends
By: Dr K C Gupta SENTIMENTS AAII Bull-Bear Spread -40.1% (very low). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 10.97% (oversold)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 13.00% (oversold)Delta MSI 42.3% (negative; stale?) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.36%, Hybrids 4.24%, Bonds 17.81%, M-Mkt 17.59% INTEREST RATESCME
Analysis: Starlink’s India dream: Partnerships spark hope amid regulatory and security hurdles
By: Dr. Avi Verma Elon Musk’s ambitious Starlink project, aiming to beam high-speed satellite internet across India, has witnessed a significant shift in momentum, yet the final launch remains tethered to the intricacies of Indian regulations and lingering security concerns. While recent strategic
China outlines stance on US trade relations
In response to escalating trade tensions, China’s State Council Information Office has released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations”. According to the document, the Chinese government aims to clarify the facts surrounding China-US trade
India and UK reaffirm FTA, strengthen supply chains
India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on progressing negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The announcement came during the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue, held in London
Pakistan to initiate tariff talks with US amid export concerns
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the dispatch of a high-level delegation to the United States to negotiate reduced tariffs and increased market share amid fears of significant export losses. The move comes in response to the US announcing additional tariffs, which could