The Federal Reserve hit the pause button for a second time in a row, by keeping Interest rates unchanged. Jerome Powell however, didn’t rule out future rate hikes. Also consider this – the Fed has, over the past 16 months, raised rates by about 5%. An aggressive rate hike of this magnitude has not been witnessed since the 1900 and this has brought about a significant change in the US economy. The US Fed adjusts interest rates with two goals in mind – the first being inflation and the second being the rate of employment. Typically, we see the fed…

Dussehra, Navratri, Durga Puja, Diwali and Halloween – the month of October marks the beginning of festivities.  As the nation lights up in myriad colors to celebrate the various aspects of spirituality, the verve and the vibe also signifies the capability and the willingness of the retail consumer to be able to spend. An increased consumer spending and the magnitude of the festivities, signify many positive things. To start with, it highlights the increased purchasing power in the hands of the consumer. It is also reflective of the overall positive sentiment and the economic growth that the country has been…

The Indian bond markets have been witnessing a significant level of transformation over the years. The Central Bank’s measures to improve liquidity and promote foreign investments in the Indian Bond markets have led to the deepening of the capital markets and in no small measure. But in order to understand these events, let’s take a step backwards and look at the origin and growth of Bond Markets in India. The East India Company pioneered the concept of public debt, largely to finance its campaigns in South Africa. This eventually took the form of a more established means of creating sources…

‘Al Nakba’ also meaning catastrophe in Arabic – is a term that’s used to describe the first war that occurred immediately after the formation of Israel. The war resulted in the mass displacement of hundreds of Palestinians and resulted in the formation of three parts namely: The state of Israel, West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Since then, we’ve witnessed multiple wars, cease fires and peace treaties in this region. October 7, 2023 marked a dark day in history – one that is likely to have far reaching repercussions – not only for the Arab countries, but for the world.…

From the Green, White, Blue and Yellow Revolution, to the ‘Amrit Kaal’, the journey has been a long and fruitful one. This could very well be India’s Golden Decade. Even as global economies grapple with inflation and a slowdown in growth led by political and financial headwinds, the India story continues to witness strong growth. Rooted in ancient Vedic culture, the Amrit Kaal is laid on the foundation of the 5 ‘Panch Pranas’ or the 5 fundamental pillars that will remain the focus areas for growth – economy, infrastructure, systems, demography and demand. Creating a mindset of growth and innovation;…