Category: capital market
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India’s Widening Trade Deficit and Declining Rupee: A Turning Point for Economic Strategy
India is entering a decisive phase in its economic journey as the trade deficit surges to historic levels while the rupee continuously weakens against the US dollar. These twin developments are not isolated market fluctuations — they represent structural tensions in India’s external sector, shaped by deep historical legacies and…
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The Day Crypto Shook and Wall Street Trembled: How a Tariff Tweet Sparked Global Market Chaos
When Geopolitics Meets Market Psychology On October 10, 2025, the global financial system—digital and traditional alike—experienced one of its most dramatic meltdowns in years. A single announcement from President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social, declaring 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports starting November 1, sent shockwaves through both cryptocurrency…
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Balancing Growth and Debt: The Dilemma of SEZs in a Debt-Ridden World
In recent years, the global economy has witnessed mounting debt burdens that are reshaping fiscal strategies across both developing and developed nations. With over a third of the world’s countries at risk of debt distress, governments are being forced to reprioritize spending, often pulling back on long-term development projects—including Special…
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Global Market Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
In recent months, global markets have been marked by sharp swings and heightened uncertainty. Investors, wary of prolonged trade conflicts and the specter of a global economic slowdown, are increasingly shifting their assets toward traditional safe havens such as gold, government bonds, and stable currencies. This trend reflects deeper anxieties…
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Bond Market Turbulence and the Future of Trade Policy: A Global Reflection
The recent global bond market sell-off has sent ripples across the financial world, raising alarm bells about future economic stability and the direction of international trade policies. While these developments are closely watched in major economies, particularly those with large debt markets, the implications extend far beyond any single nation.…
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Is India Consuming Too Much and Investing Too Little? A Deeper Look into the Growth Puzzle
India’s growth narrative has always captured global attention. With a population of over 1.4 billion and a demographic dividend that is the envy of many nations, India is poised for long-term economic potential. However, a closer look at the structure of India’s GDP reveals a paradox that economists and policymakers…
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Strategic Investments : Balancing National Interest and Global Returns
Introduction Investments in emerging markets have increasingly become a crucial aspect of global financial strategy, particularly for nations like Saudi Arabia, which seeks to maximize returns while aligning investments with national interests. Unlike traditional development funds, these investments are profit-driven but structured to strengthen strategic sectors that ultimately benefit the…
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Growth and Investment in Emerging Markets: Role of Technology
IntroductionEmerging markets today face a mix of promising opportunities and significant challenges. While the global economic landscape has evolved dramatically, investment in these markets—both domestic and foreign—has been sluggish over the past two decades. Several factors, including financial uncertainty, policy instability, and the rapid advancement of technology, have shaped this…
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Emerging Capital Markets in the Era of U.S. Protectionism: Challenges and Opportunities
Introduction In recent years, the United States has adopted an increasingly inward-looking economic stance, characterized by protectionist trade policies, a stronger U.S. dollar, rising treasury yields, and a shift away from global economic integration. These policy changes have significant implications for emerging capital markets, which have traditionally relied on stable…
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