The American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule differs from the new federal one in a number of ways, largely sticking to previous recommendations.
Seven equity mutual funds lost over 12% in the last three months. There were 295 funds, of which 292 funds ended in the red. Here is a detailed breakup (Source: ACE MF)
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds are widely promoted as a simple and disciplined way to build long-term wealth. However, when markets turn volatile or portfolios show short-term losses, many investors begin to question whether SIPs would work in all conditions.
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, shares his view on Niftys fragile technical setup, the likelihood of heightened volatility around the Budget, and whether oversold stocks like Kalyan Jewellers are poised for a relief rally.
A key shift we expect is transition in policy emphasis from stimulating consumption to enabling production, reflecting a broader economic pivot from a Buy India approach to a Build India agenda.
Oil prices extended gains on Monday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept investors on edge even after Kazakhstan's main export pipeline resumed full operations.
A rising yen dragged the dollar broadly lower in early trade on Monday, with markets on alert about the prospect of intervention in the yen and investors cutting dollar positions ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting and possible Fed chair announcement.
Mutual fund AUM and investor folios saw multi-year low growth in 2025 due to subdued stock market performance and a high base from previous years. Equity AUM growth halved, while overall AUM increased by 20% and folios by 16%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Global central banks, including the Federal Reserve, are expected to hold interest rates steady amid heightened political pressure and global economic uncertainty. Despite President Trump's calls for lower rates, officials are prioritizing policy independence. Peers in Brazil, Canada, and Sweden may also maintain current settings, reflecting a unified stance on independence.
