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Financial Market Round-Up – Apr’24

Truemind Capital

Here are some of the popular themes and the risks associated with them: Falling Interest Rates : There has been earnest demand by market participants to cut interest rates in the US and other developed economies on the back of falling inflation rates. Central Governments have given hope of meaningful rate cuts within this year.

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Market Extra: Government bonds held at banks may be so-called ‘toxic asset’ of next financial crisis, fund manager says

MarketWatch

banks, one in which government bonds would be the “toxic asset” at the center of it all.That’s one of two scenarios being entertained by European global investment manager Eric Sturdza Investments, which managed $1.3 Banks are one of the most prominent players in the financial market with a need to put capital in a safe place.

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Investing in the Future: Budget 2024’s Impact on Financial Markets

International College of Financial Planning

Following the announcement of the interim Budget, the Indian stock markets traded more or less flat as there were no shocks or surprises for the market– rather the focus was kept on inclusive growth and prosperity with fiscal prudence. India’s Real GDP is projected to grow by 7.3% Lakh Crores, equivalent to 3.4%

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Financial Market Round-Up – Apr’23

Truemind Capital

Equity Market Insights: The last quarter has seen one of the major shakeups from the prevailing easy situation over the last decade for the global economies. Thankfully, the Governments intervened to avoid major spillover effects on the overall economy. The Adani saga also aggravated volatility. For the last 1.5

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Air Bags Deployed to Cushion Bank Crashes

Investing Caffeine

In recent years, COVID and a ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy) caused out-of-control inflation to swerve the economy in the wrong direction. Investors were generally relieved by the government’s response, and the financial markets reacted accordingly. economy has been greatly exaggerated. The S&P 500 rose +3.5%

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Financial Market Round-Up – July’24

Truemind Capital

On June 4, the election results showed that the ruling BJP did not achieve a majority on its own, although it remained the largest party in a coalition government. This unexpected result led to a sharp market correction. However, the market began to recover shortly after the initial shock.

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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The broader economy surprises, too. With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July? government is used to discount future cash flows, the expectation of higher rates drags down the price of stocks and bonds.

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