The AI revolution is fueling a massive investment boom, with some experts warning of an inevitable bubble. Transformative technologies historically lead to asset inflation, and AI's rapid integration into markets and the economy is no exception. Concerns are rising as AI's impact on GDP growth and market valuations intensifies.
Against all odds, the Russian ruble has risen impressively against the dollar, leaving officials astonished. This unexpected improvement is playing a crucial role in the wartime economy, showcasing the impact of reduced foreign currency demand and a stringent monetary policy.
LTIMindtree has seen its stock soar by 18% over the last quarter, surpassing the broader IT index. Recently reported new order bookings have exceeded market expectations, leading analysts to adjust their target prices upwards. The company has also demonstrated sequential revenue and net profit growth, alongside enhanced operating margins attributed to efficiency improvements.
As the holiday season approaches, Bitcoin is struggling to capture the festive spirit. While traditional assets like stocks and gold are enjoying a celebratory surge, cryptocurrency enthusiasts find themselves in a state of stagnation. After a tumultuous autumn sell-off, Bitcoin is trading within a confined range, and trading volumes have dropped significantly, reflecting a decline in retail trading enthusiasm.
Indian companies issued fewer dollar bonds in 2025. They preferred the domestic rupee market for refinancing debt. This shift was driven by cost savings and ample local funds. Major groups like Vedanta and GMR utilized onshore issuance. Offshore issuance is expected to recover in 2026, potentially exceeding $10 billion.
Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc shares reached new highs on Wednesday, driven by global metal rallies. Hindustan Copper's surge is attributed to tightening global copper supplies and rising demand from new-age sectors, while Hindustan Zinc benefits from a sharp increase in silver prices, a key by-product for the company.
Trump has accused the South American country of flooding the U.S. with drugs, and his administration has for months been bombing boats originating in South America that it alleges were carrying drugs. Many nations have condemned the attacks as extrajudicial killings.
Government bonds rallied as the central bank announced significant liquidity infusion measures, including 2 lakh crore in bond purchases and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap. This move aims to ease tight liquidity conditions caused by forex market intervention and tax outflows, with the 10-year bond yield dropping sharply.
The Peoples Bank of China vowed to guide borrowing costs to continue hovering at a low level, according to a Wednesday statement following its fourth-quarter monetary policy committee meeting. The bank repeated a pledge to step up cross-cyclical policies, a phrase suggesting it aims to look beyond short-term volatility and avoid excessive stimulus that could create structural imbalances.
Under the latest projections approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, the government expects Japan's economy to expand 1.1% in the current fiscal year, up from 0.7% growth estimated in August due to the smaller-than-expected hit from U.S. tariffs.
