BUSINESS
Time to buy stocks?
Markets are in free fall, and the siren call to 'buy the dip' grows louder by the minute. Could this be the golden opportunity everyone’s waiting for—or a trapdoor hiding unseen risks?
BUSINESS
Can a rate cut boost stock markets?
The RBI’s upcoming policy decision has traders and investors on edge—will interest rates be cut, and if so, will the benefits actually reach borrowers? While markets have surged in anticipation, the real impact of a rate cut is far more complex than it seems
BUSINESS
Will Turkey’s ban on short selling succeed?
Regulators and governments panic when markets tank but rather than curing the ailment they end up targeting short sellers who present a soft target
MARKETS
Will the ‘March Magic’ rally work this year?
As March approaches, traders are eyeing the so-called "March Magic" rally — a period when stock prices traditionally rise due to fiscal year-end dynamics. However, this year’s rally may face stiff resistance, thanks to market disruptions and mounting investor caution
BUSINESS
Why options traders are not earning profits
The answer lies in the cost of funds theory. The trader who understands this theory has a sizeable advantage over traders who do not understand it
BUSINESS
When the music stopped playing for traders
Many retail traders have boarded the market momentum bus when it was about to speed off in early 2020. While there were small bumps along the way, they are unprepared for the potholes that have emerged now
BUSINESS
Why the stock market fall is not over yet
A sustained fall in markets brings up the question of whether a bottom has been made. But a number of factors point to it being a risky endeavour to call the bottom
BUSINESS
Banking sector holds key to markets
The weight of the banking sector in the Nifty is higher than the next three heavy weight sectors combined. That makes the banking and financial sector the swing sector for the Nifty
BUSINESS
Retail traders’ pivot exposes them to a greater risk of lower returns
Traders are switching to options from futures, to cope with higher capital allocation requirements. But that’s the wrong solution for the problem they are seeking to solve
BUSINESS
Bond markets are back in the eye of the storm
If the RBI cuts rates then overseas investors may find yields on bonds significantly less attractive due to higher taxes, lower coupon rates and the currency risk
BUSINESS
For stock market traders, it’s business as usual after Budget 2025
Markets ultimately focus on core issues such as earnings, business prospects, the currency and inflation. Traders should continue to exercise caution
BUSINESS
The odds are stacking up high against retail traders
US markets are seeing a rising tide of off-market trades that deny retail traders access to data they need to make informed trades. It adds to the uncertain times traders are living in
BUSINESS
Why traders should go in for ‘Dal Chaawal’ style of trading in 2025
In a procyclical phase in markets, the trading ranges are likely to be narrow. Going for the big hits in this market can bring grief to unsuspecting traders
BUSINESS
Markets could fall more, investors should prioritise capital preservation
Technical indicators suggest there is more trouble ahead for the Nifty but investors should be careful as the fall in some index constituents could be far worse
BUSINESS
Will a pre-Budget rally take off this year?
While the Santa rally flattered to deceive, a pre-Budget rally may still take place even if a weak one. Here are seven reasons why traders should switch to capital preservation
BUSINESS
Rupee at 86 versus US Dollar, what’s next?
The fall in the rupee will lead to imported inflation, which will take its toll on the economy
BUSINESS
Trading in procyclical markets
Traders will need to sweat more to get profits in the new year
BUSINESS
Oil markets are shifting gears downwards
The dim demand outlook has set the stage for a fall in oil prices in 2025 with ghost supply adding to the woes
BUSINESS
Can the US monetise Bitcoin as a currency?
A legal currency must have three attributes, does Bitcoin fit the bill is the question we must seek answers to
BUSINESS
Why interest rates should go up, not down
Lowering rates may help consumers and companies but it will hurt savers. If inflation-adjusted returns are not lucrative enough, money will flow into riskier avenues and even out of the country
BUSINESS
Newbie natural gas traders, beware the widow maker months
Rising natural gas prices may seem like a seasonal trade to capitalise on during winter months when demand is up. But it’s a very risky one as many have found when it’s too late
BUSINESS
What smoke signals are bond yields sending?
The bond market is warning against exuberance as the dollar rises
BUSINESS
Will there be a Santa Claus rally this year?
Instead of trying to profit from this rally by buying in advance and anticipation of higher prices, attempt to exit from weaker stocks
BUSINESS
Are markets headed towards procyclicality?
Procyclicality is when stock prices move in tandem with economic growth. While it is due to visit in 2025, the slide in markets is raising the prospect of it setting in early
