Donald Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell raises concerns. This interference could destabilize the economy. GDP projections are down. Inflation and unemployment are rising. Powell is trying to navigate stagflation. Trump's tariffs could worsen the situation. The Fed needs to focus on policy. Powell needs space to do his job. Stability is essential for America.
Equity mutual fund schemes that bet on sector and focused themes - the hot picks of 2024 - are falling out of investor favour amid erratic returns and heightened risk, as reported by ET Bureau.
Dividend-paying stocks continue to attract investor interest for their potential to generate steady income. Within the Nifty 500 universe, several companies are currently offering dividend yields that exceed their respective industry averages.Based on data from Trendlyne, heres a look at 10 such stocks with relatively high 1-year dividend yields:
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will announce the stock re-categorization in the first week of July 2025 and may highlight the market cap changes in large, mid and small cap, according to the predictions by Nuvama Alternative Research.
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Hong Kong's share sales are booming, aiming for the second-largest global market position since 2012. Electric carmakers and battery giants lead the surge. Investors are overlooking global tensions. Many Chinese companies are listing in Hong Kong. India's share sales are slowing down. Japan and South Korea are also experiencing growth.
Wall Street is celebrating a market surge fueled by receding trade war fears, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high. Investor optimism is high despite economic uncertainties and policy concerns. Cooling inflation and improved consumer sentiment are driving the rally across stocks, bonds, and commodities.
President Trump expressed his desire for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign, criticizing Powell's performance and labeling him "stupid." Trump stated he would prefer interest rates at 1%, accusing Powell of maintaining higher rates due to "Trump Derangement Syndrome." He intends to nominate a successor who will lower rates, potentially challenging the Fed's traditional independence.
Donald Trump asserted that Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" and warned of worsening conditions if Iran doesn't align with global norms. He claimed to have prevented an Israeli attack on Tehran and halted sanction relief due to perceived animosity from Iran.
Ashika Investment Manager's CIO, Paras Bothra, anticipates discretionary consumption and travel sectors to thrive in the second half of 2025, fueled by lower interest rates and festive demand. While geopolitical tensions and primary market activity may limit near-term gains, the long-term outlook for India remains positive.
