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An IMF study of 132 central‑bank governor transitions across 28 economies finds that politically motivated appointments erode independence and alter macro outcomes. Such governors are linked to higher, more volatile inflation and cause professional forecasters to anticipate dovish policy. Following announcements, nominal and real short rates fall while both expected and realized inflation rise, delivering a short‑run boost to GDP growth. The effects intensify when the incoming governor holds unorthodox policy views, indicating a temporary growth‑inflation trade‑off and lasting damage to credibility.
The Nifty 50 slipped more than 2% on March 13, leaving the index 12% below its January 5 peak of 26,373. The correction is fueled by rising crude prices amid the US‑Iran war, a weakening rupee, persistent foreign institutional outflows and heightened macro‑economic...
Conflict between the US‑Israel coalition and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, forcing commercial vessels to reroute through the Indian Ocean. At least 18 ships have been attacked and dozens have disabled AIS, while Iran permits Chinese‑flagged traffic,...
Egg prices have plunged to roughly $2.50 per dozen, a 42% drop from a year ago, as avian‑flu outbreaks receded and an additional nine million hens returned to production. Meanwhile, the wholesale price paid to farmers has slumped more than...
CLS, a UK commercial real estate manager, announced a 2026 property sales target of up to £150 million. The firm disposed of assets worth £144.2 million in 2025, indicating near‑term momentum. The new goal suggests a modest increase over last year’s performance....
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warned that firms will not be allowed to profit from the recent surge in global oil prices caused by Middle East tensions. The Competition and Markets Authority has been placed on high alert to curb...
Iron ore futures are set for their biggest weekly gain in over a year as China’s state‑backed buyer, the China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), expands restrictions on BHP products. Singapore‑listed contracts rose more than 6 % this week, reaching nearly $109...
Analyzing comparable sales, or comps, is essential for vacant‑land investors to determine realistic market values based on size, location, and zoning. By reviewing recent transactions, investors can gauge price gradients influenced by amenities, infrastructure, and regulatory shifts. Accurate comps prevent...
In this episode, hosts MedFaber, Wes Gray, and tax analyst Brent Sullivan dissect the growing "tax alpha" landscape, focusing on how investors can manage and mitigate tax drag, especially with concentrated stock positions. They explore a menu of strategies—from exchange...
New ICI and ISS Market Intelligence research shows that 91% of large 401(k) plans offered employer contributions in 2023, up from 85% in 2007. Employer matching accounted for $181 billion, roughly 35% of total contributions to these plans. Plan fees have...
European equities are on track for a second consecutive weekly decline as the conflict in Iran fuels fears of higher inflation and slower growth. The Stoxx Europe 600 slipped 0.8% by 8:09 a.m. London time, with oil trading above $100 a...
New Oceantic Network research estimates U.S. offshore wind will create $42 billion in steel demand over the next two decades. The sector would require roughly 22 million tons of steel, enough for 239 Golden Gate Bridges. This demand could support 186,600 jobs...
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary warned that spending $30,000‑plus on a wedding is a financial misstep, urging couples to opt for a modest civil ceremony and a small celebration. He suggested redirecting the saved funds toward a down‑payment on a...
The US‑Iran conflict has driven Brent crude above $100, inflating Pakistan’s oil import bill and pushing the KSE‑30 down 3.5% this week and 9% for the month. A 20% petrol price hike and unchanged 10.5% policy rate have heightened inflation...
DraftKings (DKNG) has slumped more than 40% from its summer highs after a disappointing Q3 that missed both revenue and earnings expectations. The company reported $1.14 billion in revenue versus $1.21 billion forecast and an adjusted loss of $0.26 per share, prompting...
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) granted a $1 million award to Cetos Water for a solvent‑based technology that turns mining wastewater into reusable water. The company reported fourth‑quarter silver production of 22,434 ounces, hitting the top of its guidance range, and...
Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM) is highlighted as a top silver stock to watch in 2026, with analysts estimating a 22% upside. The company posted record Q4 cash flow of $132.3 million and a 40% revenue jump to $947.1 million for the full...
Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) released its latest gold buying rates for Zimbabwe on March 13, 2026. The fire‑assay cash price for gold above 100 g is $155.80 per gram ($4,845.72 per ounce), while SG 90 %+ gold commands $154.98 per gram. Prices decline...
The “Holding Power” Rule Why In Gurgaon, The Rich Don’t Always Buy Better — They Hold Longer Most people think wealth in real estate comes from: • better location • better builder • better timing But NCR history shows something else. The biggest fortunes were not made...
Algeria’s economy, heavily dependent on oil and gas, stands to gain as crude prices climb toward $100 a barrel. The surge follows geopolitical tensions, first from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and now the war in Iran, which have lifted global...
The Schwab Market Update highlighted that U.S. equities slipped to three‑month lows ahead of key economic data, notably the January PCE price index and the JOLTS report, which will shape expectations for the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Rising crude oil prices,...
Analysts at Bank of America and S&P Global argue that accelerating AI and robotics adoption in China, South Korea and Japan can cushion the economic drag of rapidly ageing societies. These economies already boast robot densities far above the global...
China’s innovation narrative is moving from consumer‑internet giants to industrial and technology infrastructure, with the ChiNext Index spotlighting private‑sector leaders in advanced manufacturing, AI hardware, EV supply chains, and clean energy. The index has delivered superior returns versus broader China...
🚨 WEBINAR ALERT 🚨 - 30 Years of Market Secrets: Rohit Srivastava Reveals the RMI Strategy to Buy and Sell Stocks. Markets go through cycles — bubbles, crashes, panic, and powerful rallies. Over the last 30 years, Rohit Srivastava has navigated all...
Many Canadians mistakenly believe a parent’s debt disappears at death, but it remains in the estate and must be settled before any distribution to heirs. A "deemed disposition" treats all assets as sold at death, often creating large capital‑gain taxes,...
Hong Kong lawmakers are pressing the government to curb soaring fuel prices that have risen sharply since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Esso’s standard petrol is up 6.4% to HK$23.43 per litre, while Sinopec’s price has jumped...
The S&P 500’s March rebalance will add Vertiv Holdings, Lumentum Holdings, Coherent Corp. and EchoStar Corporation, replacing Match Group, Molina Healthcare, Lamb Weston and Paycom Software. Three of the newcomers—Vertiv, Lumentum and Coherent—provide critical AI‑infrastructure hardware, while EchoStar brings satellite communications...
In this episode, Francois Trouch, CEO and CIO of PIMCO Prime Real Estate, explains why real estate credit is a top investment theme for 2026, highlighting its attractive risk‑adjusted returns versus corporate debt and equity. He details the five segments...
UK property price growth is decelerating, with many regions showing flat or falling values. Belfast and Liverpool remain outliers, posting year‑on‑year gains of 10.3% and 9.5% respectively, while cities such as Aberdeen are experiencing a 6.1% decline. Land Registry data...
On March 13, 2026 the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) submitted rule filing SR‑FICC‑2026‑005 to the SEC, seeking to set a delayed implementation schedule for enhancements to the correlation calculation used in bond haircut models. The filing amends the QRM Methodology Document...
Brent crude futures edged higher to $100.64 a barrel on Friday, even as the U.S. Treasury issued a 30‑day licence permitting the sale of Russian oil already stranded at sea. The temporary measure is framed as a market‑stabilising tool that...
Nifty Analysis And Prediction For Today 13 March 2026 By Rohit Srivastava | Indiacharts The breakdown of the head and shoulders pattern below 24,600 has led to a sharp drop, with a downside target of 22,700. A long-term trendline from...
Thailand’s commerce ministry has created a high‑level task force to counter new USTR investigations under Section 301, which target excess capacity in autos, auto parts, machinery and rubber. The United States highlighted a $51 billion trade surplus in Thailand’s favour, up from...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' mansion tax, a £2 million high‑value council tax surcharge slated for April 2028, is already shaping England's premium property market. In London and the South East, sellers are trimming prices just below the threshold while buyers are discounting offers to...
"There is no reason, whether or not Trump declares that war is over, to think that Iran will not continue for some time to threaten to destroy the ships that try. Why should they stop?" --- Exactly, Trump cannot TACO. If he...
Canadians who relocate to the United States can potentially unlock their locked‑in RRSP (LIRA) after maintaining non‑resident status for at least 24 consecutive months, though eligibility varies by the pension jurisdiction governing the account. Provinces such as Ontario, BC and...
In this episode, Michelle Martin talks with REIT specialist Kenny Lowe about why investors should look beyond the headline Distribution Per Unit (DPU) when evaluating Singapore REITs. Kenny explains how one‑off bonuses, sponsor rental support, lease incentives and financial engineering...
Two different crises hit the market on the same day Thursday. Brent crude closed above $100 for the first time since August 2022. And four of Wall Street's biggest fund managers — Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Blackstone, and Blue Owl —...
COLUMN: The White House is running out of ways to curb rising oil prices. "... My working assumption is that the oil market will add $3 to $6 a barrel to the headline price for every day — every single...
Bangladesh’s economic lifeline to the Gulf hinges on 3 million migrant workers and $24 billion in annual remittances. Recent Iranian missile and drone attacks across GCC airspace have heightened security risks for these expatriates. The government is weighing a neutral diplomatic stance...
"I wouldn't say business is as usual, but the Israeli tech economy keeps on ticking." Here is half of my CNBC interview with Sara Eisen on Israeli resilience, Iran risk discount for Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and much more....
THB has weakened the most in Asia since the Iran War & the reason being is that it has the highest deficit of energy trade in Asia as a share of GDP. Korean won is second.
By 2022, the cumulative text of the IMF’s Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions reached about 14 million words, with increasingly technical jargon to describe the growing web of cross-border tools. https://t.co/YN9GeT7uhG
Here's a post on the basics of vertical spreads. I'll publish a more advanced one in X Articles for Friday the 13th. https://t.co/MEeZsvbmyb
Before 2020, the monthly frequency of price changes was stable at around 8.2% across 9 major euro countries. It then rose sharply in 2022, averaging about 12% that year and peaking at 15.7% in January 2023, nearly double the pre-pandemic...
Global shocks now account for about half of the variation in interest rates, more than double their role in earlier decades. https://t.co/a8Dhi9Gxpu
War in Iran Oil up nearly 70% YTD Software stocks crashed Private credit imploding Legit chance of no cuts this year Inflation set to surge Yields globally moving higher S&P 500 down only 2.5% this year
Nice chat with @julesaly looking at how the surge in crude oil is shaping price action in bonds, the US dollar, and the S&P 500. Today on @ausbiztv: https://t.co/8j3fNOcH2C
Will “build-to-rent” (BTR) go down in history as the worst rebranding of low-density apartment development?
Short sellers betting against Xiaomi are reaping big gains, as surging memory prices and weakening electric-vehicle sales cloud the company’s earnings outlook. https://t.co/egmz8ZZU5P
