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Tariff rate Peak creates Economy Peak ?
Last week, the USA announced new tariff rates that will be effective from 8th  August. The previous base rate was 10% excluding China and...
Sameer Kalra
Aug 4


Tariffs : The Past , Present & Future
Following the second extension of the reciprocal tariffs, reactions from the financial world, along with others, were muted. In the past...
Sameer Kalra
Jul 14


Quarter of Shocks : First & the Last ?
The last three months have been nothing short of a shocker for most. Starting with tariffs to the war between Israel and Iran, alongside...
Sameer Kalra
Jul 7


Israel - Iran : End of War ?
It has been forty-eight hours since Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. Within this time, there was only one instance of violation but...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 26


Israel - Iran : USA gets Involved
On Friday as Iran and the E3 group consisting of European Foreign ministers met, a hope of a diplomatic solution was revitalised. This...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 23


Israel - Iran : The Trump Card
Overnight, the US president posted that all Tehran residents should evacuate and thereafter left G7 a day early to have a National...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 17


Are Israel & Iran in a Conflict or War ?
Since Friday morning the level of attacks and frequency by Israel on Iran and vice versa have only increased. From drones, car bombs to...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 16


Volatility Insanity Returns : 10 Months on
It has been two months since the S&P 500 volatility index (VIX) peaked at 60 but now trades at lows of 17. Within these two months, some...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 10


Trade : Deal or No Deal ?
Only thirty days remain until the pause on reciprocal tariffs ends. Till now only United Kingdom has announced an interim agreement. The...
Sameer Kalra
Jun 9


Gold : The Only Certain in Uncertainty
Since the start of 2025, gold prices have increased by 25%. This is equivalent to its full-year price increase last year. The pace and...
Sameer Kalra
May 27
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