FIIs Strengthen Bullish Bias in Nifty Futures – May 08, 2024 Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to build on their bullish positioning in the Nifty Index Futures segment on May08, buying 9,825 contracts worth ₹1,784 crore. This activity was supported by a net open interest (OI) increase of 4,411 contracts, indicating fresh long additions along… Read More »
FIIs Add Fresh Shorts in Bank Nifty Futures – May 8, 2024 On May 8, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to reflect a bearish outlook in the Bank Nifty Index Futures segment by shorting 2,245 contracts worth ₹365 crore. This move was accompanied by a net open interest (OI) increase of 1,125 contracts, clearly indicating… Read More »
The Bombshell Announcement That Shook Markets On a day that financial analysts were bracing for another volatile trading session, former President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell: a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs. The unexpected move sent shockwaves through Wall Street, triggering one of the most explosive stock market rallies in recent history. But why now? Was… Read More »
1. The U.S. Debt Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb The U.S. faces a 36.7trilliondebtburden∗∗(U.S.Treasury,April2025),with∗∗36.7trilliondebtburden∗∗(U.S.Treasury,April2025),with∗∗1.14 trillion in annual interest payments (CBO, Feb 2025). The biggest challenge? $7.2 trillion in debt must be refinanced in 2025 (Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee). Key Problem: Higher interest rates = Catastrophic debt costs. Chart 1: U.S. Debt Refinancing Needs (2025) Debt to Refinance Interest Rate Scenario… Read More »
What is a Yen Carry Trade? A Yen carry trade involves borrowing money in Japanese Yen (JPY), which typically has low-interest rates and a weak currency. Hedge funds and other investors take advantage of this by borrowing in Yen, then selling the Yen to buy other currencies. With these proceeds, they invest in various risky… Read More »
In the face of continued robust US global commodity prices despite a thriving economy, controlling inflation is proving increasingly arduous. Traders’ expectations for rate cuts by the Fed have dwindled from six or seven to barely two by the end of 2024. However, the lingering anticipation of Fed generosity, especially during an election year, sustains… Read More »
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is leading some of the world’s best known brands — from Apple to Disney and Ikea — to abruptly exit a country that’s become a global outcast. Many private companies have announced they are suspending or ending operations in Russia because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine.Car shipments were paused. Beer stopped… Read More »
As Russia and Ukraine was Boils markets seem panicky. But if history is anything to go by, Wars represent a opportunity rather than a threat for the prepared investor. While we have had thousands of wars over hundreds of years, I have picked the most well known among them for the sake of simplicity as… Read More »