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The Inauguration Day & Markets
As the calendar day ends, the world might be keeping themselves awake due to anxiety as the new US president takes office. The eve dinner...
Sameer Kalra
Jan 20


2025 - World Ceasefire or War ?
As the president-elect is due to take office on 20th January, the world politicians and country heads are pushing towards de-escalation....
Sameer Kalra
Jan 14


Inflation Spike Ahead ?
In the last six months, the US 10-year bond yield has risen to 4.8% from 3.8% despite a 1% rate cut during the period. At the same time,...
Sameer Kalra
Jan 13


January 2025 - Make or Break Month
As most people recover from holiday hangovers, the financial markets across assets and regions become more anxious. Last quarter was one...
Sameer Kalra
Jan 7


Volatility Insanity Return - Half year over
The last six months have been most volatile in terms of the economy and financial markets despite stable rate gusts and point-to-point...
Sameer Kalra
Jan 6


The Fed vs President-elect : Warm Up
Last week was the final FOMC meeting of 2024, and volatility relating to expectations and actuals continued to be highest in recent...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 23, 2024


BoJ & Fed D-Days : Santa or Grinch ?
The next 48 hours are crucial as the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve meet to decide on the year-end interest rates. This year has...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 17, 2024


Central Banks at Crossroads
As this year comes near an end, central banks are closing the year by giving mixed commentary for the year ahead. This week is crucial as...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 16, 2024


Volatility Insanity Returns - 5 months
It has been over five months since the S&P500 Volatility Index (VIX) blew up to 65, but as of today, it trades at 14. This period has...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 10, 2024


AGI & Robots : Global Growth Drivers?
Since November 2022, AI has been discussed in public and private forums worldwide. This has not only opened up a new industry but also...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 9, 2024


OPEC Day - Lower Price or Market Share
The OPEC+ meeting on 5th December is scheduled to decide whether to delay the voluntary cuts withdrawal. Since July, when OPEC+ announced...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 3, 2024


Global Trade Wars II
It is almost a month since the US presidential elections were held and the results declared a Trump and Republican victory. Since various...
Sameer Kalra
Dec 2, 2024


3-3-3 Policy : Trump's Card for 2028
As the incoming President of the USA selected his Treasury Secretary, the debate over who it would be got shut down. The man he picked,...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 26, 2024


Israel's Gift to Incoming US President ?
As President-elect Trump prepares to enter the White House. Israel might be preparing a welcome gift for him and an incidental farewell...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 25, 2024


AI Growth in Question ?
In 2023, global spending on AI was estimated to be $154Bn, and this year, it is estimated to be $202Bn. The majority of the spending over...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 19, 2024


The Transitional Volatility - 60 days to go
Since election results were announced, the Trump future administration is taking shape involving people that are inline with the...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 18, 2024


Crude check for Oil in the making ?
Oil prices have remained stable between $70-75/bbl for the last two months despite the chaos surrounding them. This stability might have...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 12, 2024


Trump Trumps the Financial Markets
Last week was surprising for many, and it was one of those events that resulted in either the most happy people or the most sad people,...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 11, 2024


USA elections - Climactic Climate
In next forty eight hours the world most probably will know the new US President and in one or other way the event might be past peak...
Sameer Kalra
Nov 4, 2024


Military Spend nears $ 2.5 Trillion
During 2023, the world spent $2.44 Trillion on the military, indicating a 6.8% real growth compared to 2022. According to a report by...
Sameer Kalra
Oct 29, 2024
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