financial markets
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
World Economic Forum Chief Warns of Three Major Financial Bubbles: AI, Crypto, and Debt
Nov 06, 2025 12:26 am CST
The President of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, has issued a warning about three potential financial bubbles—cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and debt—amidst recent declines in global technology stocks. While offering caution against market volatility, Brende also highlighted AI's dual potential to enhance productivity while threatening white-collar jobs across major cities.
India's Domestic-Driven IPO Boom: How Local Investors Are Transforming the $200 Million-An-Hour Market
Oct 29, 2025 12:27 pm CST
India's IPO market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with offerings like LG Electronics' $1.3 billion IPO selling out at $200 million per hour. Unlike previous cycles, domestic investors—including mutual funds, insurance companies, and retail participants—now dominate with 75% of investment, reducing dependency on foreign capital. This structural shift is creating a self-sustaining ecosystem despite concerns about valuations, as the pipeline remains robust with over 200 companies seeking listings in what could be a record-breaking market transformation.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Imminent US Stock Market Crash Within Two Years
Oct 10, 2025 11:48 am CST
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about the US stock market, expressing concerns about a potential crash within the next six months to two years. Citing factors including geopolitical tensions, increased government spending, and AI investment bubble risks, Dimon urges investors to prepare for heightened economic uncertainty and potential significant market corrections.
AI Investment Bubble Warning: Financial Institutions Raise Concerns About Market Correction Risks
Oct 09, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Financial institutions including the Bank of England and IMF are sounding alarms about a potential AI investment bubble, comparing current tech stock valuations to the 2000 dotcom bubble peak. As OpenAI reaches a $500 billion valuation despite not being profitable, experts debate whether AI's economic promise justifies the massive investments or if market expectations have become dangerously inflated, raising risks of a sharp market correction that could impact global economic growth.
Government Shutdown Impact: Critical Economic Data Delays Create Policy and Investment Challenges
Oct 02, 2025 11:05 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown is delaying essential economic reports including jobs data and retail sales figures, creating significant challenges for Federal Reserve policymakers and investors during a period of economic uncertainty. With inflation above target and employment growth slowing, these data interruptions could complicate upcoming interest rate decisions and economic forecasting, potentially forcing greater reliance on private sector indicators.
Rs 10 Lakh Invested In Zerodha Till Date, Nithin Kamath Reveals
Sep 17, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has shared insights into what makes the online stock brokerage platform stand out in the market. He said Zerodha's success happened at a time when India's stock market and retail trading were experiencing growth.