Bitcoin’s tumble is piquing the interest of investors who view pronounced swings in the digital token as a possible precursor for broader changes in risk appetite in global markets. The cryptocurrency has shed about 4% in the past two days following a near 16% plunge in April, the worst monthly drop since Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX … Read more
The report comes as China ramps up measures to boost confidence in its economy, with mainland stocks snapping a six-month streak of foreign outflows. The analysis shows the shift in flows may not be entirely due to Beijing stepping in to buy stocks via the “national team,” and could help allay some concerns over the … Read more
In an era where financial landscapes are becoming increasingly interconnected, the adage “think global, act local” has never been more relevant. Diversifying investments beyond domestic borders is no longer a strategy reserved for institutional investors or financial titans. Today, individual investors have unprecedented opportunities to shrink borders and access a world of economic opportunities and … Read more
MUMBAI: Despite some volatility, domestic equities clocked marginal gains in the week ended January 12, and benchmark indices scaled lifetime highs led by index heavyweights. While the overall trajectory for markets remains positive in the coming week, there are several factors that will decide the sustainability of gains. “The Q3FY24 earnings season will be the … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund emerged as the world’s most active sovereign investor last year, boosting its deal activity even as most global peers including GIC Pte and Temasek Holdings Pte slashed spending. PIF, as the Saudi fund is known, deployed $31.6 billion in 2023, according to research consultancy Global SWF. That was higher than … Read more
