Bitcoin has fallen below ninety thousand dollars for the first time in seven months. This drop indicates a decline in investor willingness to take risks across financial markets. Doubts about future U.S. interest rate cuts and broader market jitters are impacting cryptocurrencies. Major crypto players and technology shares are also experiencing pressure. This trend could signal wider market movements.
Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Indian defence stocks during the September quarter, citing valuation concerns and slower-than-expected order inflows. Despite this pullback, mutual funds showed increased buying interest, indicating a selective shift in investor preference within the sector.
Investors are reassessing portfolios for 2026. Real estate is a strategic, measured component. Property should be a satellite allocation, ideally 10-15% of a portfolio. REITs and managed structures will drive stable income. Equities lead wealth creation, fixed income provides stability. Real estate complements core financial strategies. Tier-2 cities offer superior income and growth opportunities.
Aviva India's CIO Balamurugan Shanmugam discusses market volatility driven by tariff uncertainties and offers insights into the earnings landscape post Q2. He highlights that while domestic investors remain active, Aviva is sidestepping the soaring IPO valuations, believing the secondary market presents better long-term opportunities.
A new set of forward-looking market estimates from Trendlyne highlighted four stocks with strong potential upside over the next one year. These companies show projected gains ranging from 119% to 164%, placing them among the most promising mid-sized names in the market. Here is a simple breakdown of the stocks that screen strongly on expected returns.
President Donald Trump now supports a congressional bill to release more Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents. This move follows intense political pressure. Critics question why Trump waits for legislation instead of ordering immediate release. The White House states many documents are already public. Democrats accuse Trump of a cover-up.
The relationship between Summers and Epstein was previously known. Summers had sought money from Epstein for a poetry foundation led by his wife, Elisa New, an emerita Harvard literature professor.
In a landmark moment for Indian fintech, Growws market cap has surged past Rs 1 lakh crore, overtaking the combined value of eight listed brokerage and wealth firms, barring Motilal Oswal. Together, these eight firms add up to Rs 99,827 crore -- still short of Groww alone. The move reflects a decisive shift in investor preference towards digital-native platforms as Indias retail investing boom deepens.
