What are focused funds? Focused funds are equity mutual funds that concentrate their investments into a small number of stocks. By regulation, they typically hold no more than 30 stocks and must invest at least 65% of their assets in equity and equity-related instruments. The idea is to build a compact portfolio of high-conviction holdings … Read more
The dollar index, a key gauge of the greenback’s strength against six major currencies, was trading slightly higher at 98.69, up 0.01%. While the move is modest, even small shifts in the index can signal how investors are positioning ahead of economic data and central bank signals. Why the dollar index matters The dollar index … Read more
What HSBC’s research reveals about the recent market rally HSBC Global Investment Research notes that the recent rally in commodity and related markets was driven less by traditional industrial fundamentals and more by three other forces: physical market tightness, investment demand, and macroeconomic uncertainty. That observation shifts the focus from long-term production and consumption trends … Read more
New activity at a familiar site points to an IT-driven rebound A fresh wave of development at a commercial property — following a significant expansion at the same site last year — is drawing attention. The move is another sign that the IT sector is re-engaging with physical office and campus space, and it highlights … Read more
Many investors glance at a fund’s recent returns and make a decision on that alone. That shortcut is tempting, especially after a strong yearly return, but it often misses crucial information. To choose funds that fit your goals and tolerate market ups and downs, you need to look deeper than headline performance numbers. Why recent … Read more
Gold slips after one-week high, futures follow suit Spot gold eased by 0.3% to $4,440.67 per ounce as of 0344 GMT, retreating from an over one-week high touched in the previous session. US gold futures for February delivery also declined 0.3%, trading at $4,449.60. Market snapshot Spot gold: $4,440.67 per ounce (down 0.3%) US gold … Read more
Gold Pulls Back After Brief Rally Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,461.51 per ounce as of 1001 GMT, slipping after earlier reaching a more-than-one-week high during the same session. The pullback highlights the market’s sensitivity to shifts in sentiment and key economic signals. What drove the move? Short-term profit-taking: After the earlier spike to a … Read more
What the Glam Pass offers Glam Pass, priced from ₹39, is a low-cost subscription aimed at frequent shoppers. It gives a 10% discount (capped at ₹300) on each of the first three purchases after activation. The benefits remain active for three months from the date of subscription. How the discount works The mechanics are simple … Read more
What to do first: Stabilize your finances immediately Losing a job is stressful, but acting quickly can prevent a short-term shock from becoming a long-term financial problem. Start by taking a clear, unemotional inventory of your cash on hand, fixed obligations and monthly expenses. That snapshot helps you decide which payments you must cover and … Read more
The Indian rupee opened at 89.96 against the US dollar in interbank trading and later firmed to 89.90, ending the session about 3 paise weaker than the previous close. The modest movement reflects a quiet start to the trading day with limited volatility in the broader currency markets. What moved the rupee today The small … Read more