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Volatility & Gold - Relationship Fallout
Historically, the relationship between volatility and gold has been consistent and on the same side. If the volatility index rises, so...
Sameer Kalra
Sep 8


Tariff : Facing a Legal Wall to Climb
The US administration celebrated $30 billion in monthly collections from tariffs after the new rates took effect at the start of August....
Sameer Kalra
Sep 1


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


45 Days done : Bear market rally over ?
The April 2nd announcement led to a global shock across the financial markets that lasted almost a week. The announcement was reversed...
Sameer Kalra
May 26


Geopolitics influencing Global Markets
In the past few months, the world has witnessed a series of changes in trade, conflicts, and financial markets. These changes, at least...
Sameer Kalra
May 13


Geopolitics Revolving Axis
In the last week, the world of geopolitics has moved so many times that it is difficult for everybody to keep up with everything that is...
Sameer Kalra
May 12


The Fed vs President : Round 2
Between the last FOMC meeting and now, the rumours that President Trump wants to remove Chair Powell have seen a peak and bottom. The...
Sameer Kalra
May 6


Trade Deals - Closer to finish line ?
In the last few days, President Trump and his administration have mentioned that trade deals are about to be signed or announced in days...
Sameer Kalra
May 5


100 Days done, 1360 to go : Trump 2
Most trade, and political analysts along with investors and economists have been super busy in the last 100 days. Thanks to President...
Sameer Kalra
Apr 29


Crucial Week for Geopolitics & Markets
This week might be one of the most crucial weeks in recent years when it comes to the geopolitical situation. Three crucial elections are...
Sameer Kalra
Apr 28


The Fed Vs President - Round I
After the US election, one of the major concerns of the investor community was the independence of the Federal Reserve. During the...
Sameer Kalra
Apr 22
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