Goldman Sachs Sees Gold Surging to $4,900 by December 2026; Oil Prices Projected to Drop, Copper Still a Long-Term Favorite Goldman Sachs has forecasted that gold prices could soar to $4,900 per ounce by December 2026, representing roughly a 14% increase from current levels. The bank attributes this anticipated rise to strong central bank demand and supportive monetary policies, including potential…
Jefferies believes recent funding moves by Swiggy and Zepto won’t spark a price war in India’s quick-commerce space. Blinkit, owned by Eternal, holds its top position with superior profitability from rapid store growth and a focus on expansion. Key Analyst Insights Jefferies maintains a “Buy” rating on Eternal shares with an Rs 480 target, signaling…
The government’s renewed fiscal commitment is seen as a response to the slowdown affecting most sectors outside of China’s large trade surplus. However, experts note that the country’s continued emphasis on both consumption and investment reveals the ongoing tension between production-led and demand-driven growth. Beijing plans to roll out targeted measures to boost household income, expand urban…
In 2025, it became almost impossible for investors to ignore OpenAI. The company locked in huge multi-year deals with giants like Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia, AMD, Amazon, and CoreWeave, stacking up more than a trillion dollars in long-term spending commitments tied to infrastructure, compute, and chips. At the same time, it completed its shift into a…
The crypto market is on high alert as the Bank of Japan heads into its December 18–19 policy meeting, where a rate hike is nearly guaranteed. Prediction markets like Polymarket are pricing in a 98% probability that Japan will raise interest rates by 25 basis points—a move that could shake global markets far beyond Tokyo. If the BOJ follows through, its…
The report’s core message is that there is not one single AI bubble, but several overlapping “bubbles” in valuations, investment, and technology, each with different risk profiles. Public mega-cap tech looks expensive but is still broadly anchored in earnings and cash flow, while the most extreme valuations and risk-taking sit in loss-making private AI model…
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy outcome, due tonight around 11:30 PM (IST), will play a crucial role in setting the direction for global and Indian equity markets. With analysts widely expecting a rate cut amid signs of a cooling U.S. labor market, here’s a look at how different scenarios could shape Indian market sentiment. Scenario…
China’s trade dynamics shifted dramatically in November, with exports jumping 5.9% year-over-year—beating economist forecasts of 4%—to propel the annual trade surplus beyond a record $1 trillion. Imports grew a modest 1.9%, resulting in a monthly surplus of $112 billion, highlighting Beijing’s ongoing reliance on foreign demand amid domestic challenges like sluggish consumption and a housing…
The 425% rally of Moore Threads is more than just a successful first day of trading; it is a statement of intent. The listing, which was oversubscribed by a factor of 2,700, reveals that capital is aggressively chasing exposure to China’s self-sufficiency drive, even as the broader market remains quiet. Investors appear willing to overlook…
US stock futures dipped slightly overnight, setting the stage for a week full of blockbuster moves and headline risks. With the S&P 500 breaking the 6,800 ceiling for the first time, all eyes are now on Big Tech’s earnings, a pivotal Fed rate decision, and an important US-China trade summit that could shake up global…
