In reality, risk is simply: how much your fund can fall, how often, for how long, and what you will do when that happens. (AI image) Most investors don’t ask me, “What is the right level of risk for me?”They ask, “Which fund will give the highest return?”Ideally: high return, low risk, and no losses…
The focus in 2026 will be on sustaining the growth momentum despite challenges like tariffs and foreign fund selloff. Financial assets are expected to be driven by central bank actions and trade deal prospects in the first half of 2026 amid heightened volatility. So, what should your strategy be in the New Year? Partha Sinha…
After months of glittering rallies, hitting record highs, gold and silver ended 2025 on a muted note as investors turn to book profits on the last day of 2025. On Wednesday, silver futures for March 2026 witnessed a sharp sell-off, plunging 6% to Rs 2,35,952 per kg on the MCX, a loss of Rs 15,060…
Asian markets slipped mostly into red on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025, as investors remained cautious ahead of the New Year holiday and took cues from Wall Street losses.In Hong Kong, HSI slipped over 224 points to 25,630. Nikkai was also trading at a loss, shedding 187 points or 0.3%. Shanghai and Shenzhen…
Year 2025 is ending, 2026 is knocking on the door, and most major global stock markets remain shut to celebrate the New Year. Investors are, therefore, wondering whether Indian stock exchanges will stay open for trading on January 1, 2026. Are NSE and BSE open on January 1, 2026? Both benchmarks, the Bombay Stock Exchange…
Despite the pullback seen with Silver losing almost 9% on Monday, Gold & Silver remained on track for their best annual performances since 1979. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are set for the best annual performances in several years, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares…
Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both 2025 and its lev currency, which has been in use…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in green on the last day of the calendar year 2025. While Nifty50 was above 26,000, BSE Sensex rose over 200 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,015.70, up 77 points or 0.30%. BSE Sensex was…
As 2025 comes to an end and the new year is almost here, customers across India are looking for clarity on whether banks will be open on December 31 and January 1. While banks in some states will remain closed on December 31, 2025, others will continue normal operations on New Year’s Eve and the…
MUMBAI: India’s dealmaking activity is expected to keep up the pace next year after a strong run in 2025. Domestic consolidation hit $104 billion this year, its strongest showing in two years, while inbound deals climbed to $30 billion as banks from East Asia and West Asia acquired stakes in Indian lenders. Outbound deals surged…
