In recent times, a discernible uptick in delinquencies within the realm of unsecured loans, particularly small-ticket personal loans (STPL), has set off alarm bells for […]
Category: Finance
RBI Implements Stricter Regulations on Consumer Loans, Impacting Banks and NBFCs
In a move to address the surge in borrowing by low-income consumers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened regulations on consumer loans, urging […]
Michael Burry’s Surprising Exit: Analyzing the Closure of a $1.6 Billion Short Position
Michael Burry has exited his S&P 500 and NASDAQ short position, which was valued at “1.6 billion dollars,” incurring an estimated loss of around 40%. […]
Goldman Sachs Upgrades India to Overweight and Downgrades Hong Kong Traded China Stocks
Introduction: Goldman Sachs, a prominent global investment bank, has recently made a significant move in its investment recommendations. It upgraded India to an “overweight” rating […]
UBS strategists Kapteyn and Baweja predict a 275 bps interest rate cut by the Fed in 2024.
UBS strategists Arend Kapteyn and Bhanu Baweja predict that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 275 basis points in 2024, nearly four times […]
IDFC First Bank Merger with IDFC Ltd Receives Further Approvals, Nears Completion
In a significant development, IDFC First Bank’s merger with IDFC Ltd has taken another step forward towards its completion. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and […]
Japanese Investors’ Record Sell-Off of U.S. Corporate Bonds: Implications for the Economy
In a historic move, Japanese investors have been rapidly divesting from U.S. corporate bonds, selling a staggering $51 billion worth over the past six months, […]
Geopolitical Uncertainty: Are Banks Prepared for the Next Financial Crisis?
Introduction: The global financial landscape is fraught with uncertainties, and prominent banking leaders are sounding the alarm bells. Their concerns are not about traditional financial […]
Moody’s Alarming Downgrade: United States’ Credit Outlook Dips, Signaling Potential Economic Challenges Ahead
Moody’s Investors Service changed the outlook on the United States’ AAA credit rating from stable to negative on 10th November 2023, signaling growing concerns about […]
US Economy 2024 and Beyond: Echoes of the 1980s and 1990s, Lessons from Alan Greenspan
Introduction: As we peer into the crystal ball of economic forecasts for the United States in 2024 and beyond, a sense of déjà vu arises. […]