May 2026 Global Macro Briefing | Edition #1 Let me be direct with you. The global economy did not collapse in April 2026. Growth continued. Jobs were created. Stock markets had their best month in yearsāthe S&P 500 climbed over 10%, and the Nasdaq surged 15%. And yetāif you look one layer beneath the surfaceāthe…
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monthly bulletin highlights growing concerns over a weakening global economy, driven by escalating trade and tariff tensions and accompanying financial market volatility. While these global developments could dampen Indiaās growth through reduced external demand, the RBI notes that the countryās domestic growth enginesāconsumption and investmentāremain relatively insulated from external…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is slipping today as the Federal Reserveās Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kicks off its two-day meeting. During this session, the Fed will deliberate on potential interest rate cuts. While the results wonāt be announced until Wednesday afternoon, traders remain on edge about the central bankās decision. Light Up…
Gold surged past the monumental $3,000 per ounce threshold for the first time ever on Friday, continuing its record-breaking rally as investors sought refuge from economic uncertainty. The precious metal climbed 2.94% in morning trading to reach $3.85 per ounce, just a day after surpassing its previous high from late February. Spot gold was up…
Investors on Alert: Unexpected Inflation Surge and Slow GDP Growth Raise Concerns Economic Uncertainty Triggers Global Market Anxiety Global markets are on edge as increasing US Treasury yields signal potential economic challenges amidst mixed data releases. Last night’s nearly 400-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average emphasized investor apprehension, highlighting worries about a combination…
The latest updates from the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) shed light on the economic outlook for the fiscal year 2025, emphasizing a projected 7% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 4.5%. Key Highlights from the RBI MPC Meeting Economic Growth Prospects Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the importance…
The upcoming week in the equity market is expected to be shaped by a range of significant factors, including quarterly earnings from prominent IT companies such as TCS and Wipro, as well as domestic inflation and IIP data. Analysts believe that these key indicators, along with global influences and foreign investor activity, will play a…
