Retirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returnsA pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, th...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Easy bond rally is over: Vinit Bolinjkar on where fixed income goes from hereIn light of evolving yield trends, investors are recalibrating their approaches in the Indian bond market. With current yields exceeding 7%...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed tightening returns: Ritesh Nambiar on what it means for Indian bonds and the rupeeA renewed Fed tightening cycle could push US yields higher, strengthen the dollar and put pressure on emerging-market currencies. For India...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk: RBI may hike 50-75 bps; Archit Shah on what’s next for bondsArchit Shah, CIO at Zurich Kotak General Insurance, expects the RBI to hike repo rates by 50-75 bps towards 5.75-6% if inflation, crude, an...
27 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Market crash near or after retirement: Invested heavily in equities for high returns, but are you ready to withstand a 25% crash?Navigating the unpredictable tides of market fluctuations can be particularly daunting for retirees. This guide delves into balancing equit...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
What is Kratom? Is it legal or banned? Why is it getting highlighted following deaths of two University of Mississippi students?Kratom is legal at the federal level, but some state and local governments have banned the substance and federal authorities have issued wa...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.23 AM IST
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in September 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Global Market: Fed's Jefferson says lending facility improvements support market liquidityFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said recent improvements to the discount window have made emergency borrowing easier, faster an...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| STT, GST, brokerage, UPI charges: Varun Saboo on the hidden cost of frequent tradingIn this episode of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Varun Saboo, Head – Equities at Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, breaks down the hidden cost o...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
RBI warns banks against a loan price warIn situations where banks are inundated with liquidity, the natural tendency among many lenders is to push loans and go down the credit mat...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
New York Fed's John Williams defends 'balance-sheet framework' amid policy reviewIn a recent statement, John Williams, the New York Federal Reserve President, reaffirmed the robustness of the central bank's monetary poli...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Your house is worth Rs 2 crore, but are you really retirement ready?While an expensive home is nothing less than an achievement, you must remember that the house in which you live produces no rent at all. Ap...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Bitcoin retreats from eight-month high after dizzying 13% rallyBitcoin pulled back to about $85,500 after a surge of 13% in four days, supported by broader risk-asset gains, ETF inflows, bullish options...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Landmark NSE IPO threatens to hollow out Dalal Street’s shadow marketWith the National Stock Exchange preparing for its listing, India's primary market is poised for significant enhancement. The landmark IPO ...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Why is Bitcoin up today? BTC price surges above $85,000 in biggest move since January as $648 million shorts unwind, Ethereum and XRP rallyBitcoin Price Today News: Bitcoin price is back above $85,000. It is Bitcoin’s strongest move since January, with traders returning to the ...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
ET Alpha Summit 2.0: Mapping global capital flows to identify the next big opportunityGlobal capital is constantly shifting across markets, sectors and asset classes as investors respond to growth, interest rates, valuations ...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Crude above $100 may push India inflation to 6%, RBI could hike rates 50 bps: Kotak
The elevated crude oil prices pose a direct threat to India's macroeconomic stability, with retail inflation projected to inch toward the 5...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST