US Stock Market: Rising equity financing costs cast shadow over Wall Street's rallyUS stock markets are facing a new hurdle as borrowing costs for financing equity positions surge. Record demand for leveraged investments a...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Quote of the day by Milan Kundera: ‘Anyone whose goal is something higher must expect someday to suffer vertigo. '- What the Czech-French novelist teaches about courage and overcoming fearCzech-French author Milan Kundera's profound insight into fear, particularly from 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' redefines it not as ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Quote of the day by ‘Fight Club’ star Edward Norton: ‘All people are paradoxical. No one is easily reducible, so…’ – on why contradictions make us humanEdward Norton's Quote of the Day explores why human beings cannot be reduced to simple labels. The article profiles the acclaimed actor, un...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: "When opponents meet on a narrow road, the brave..."— The ancient secret that shows why fear never has the final word: A timeless life lesson about courage under pressureChinese proverb of the day: "When opponents meet on a narrow road, the brave win." This timeless Chinese proverb reminds us that life's big...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first halfUpcoming jobs data could signal a strong U.S. economy, potentially leading to interest rate hikes and stock market jitters, especially for ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt." How our brains turn experience into fearBest Proverb of the Day: A Turkish proverb, "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt," illustrates how past n...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: “The big lesson in life, baby, is… — The American singer's powerful advice to overcome life's challengesQuote of the Day by Frank Sinatra: “The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.” This timeless quote encourages...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlookIndian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech's AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher....
26 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Psychologists say people who push themselves beyond limits aren't ignoring their fear, they may be unlocking superpowersPsychologists suggest that people who willingly take on difficult challenges are not necessarily ignoring fear, they may be building confid...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
US Stock Market: Bessent applauds Fed communication reset, questions dot plot's relevanceU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has backed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's push to revamp the Fed's communication strategy, inclu...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Why Fed's bubble blind spot is cause for anxietyNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may follow Alan Greenspan's approach of not intervening in financial bubbles, a strategy that led to ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
US Stock Market: AI spending fears hammer US tech giants, Alphabet leads selloffWall Street’s AI-driven technology rally faced pressure as investors questioned whether rising infrastructure spending can generate suffici...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBIGlobal economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate....
22 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: "I figure that I want to swim as well as I can against the tides. I’m not trying to predict the tides"Charlie Munger’s quote on swimming against market “tides” highlights his belief that investors should not try to predict markets but instea...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST