That, together with the fear of a stock-market crash, has prompted a lot of Canadians who never considered owning the precious metal before to wonder whether this age-old asset should be part of their portfolios. After all, Canada’s largest robo-advisor, Wealthsimple, allocates 2.5% of its clients’ accounts to gold—and 10% in its halal portfolios. Should
Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee | Reuters White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concerns A new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump’s trade policies will push prices higher. Scripps News Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one
A fresh inflation report tanked stocks on Friday, as investors reacted to data that showed prices rose faster than expected last month. Major US indexes opened lower and dropped steadily through the morning. The sell-off accelerated around midday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing over 600 points and the Nasdaq Composite plunging more than
Record household equity allocations are a warning sign for the stock market, Ned Davis Research said. Optimism indicators, like low mutual fund cash and high CEO confidence, also suggest a potential market peak. “With this much optimism, one must ask how much liquidity is left around to buy,” Ned Davis Research said. American households have
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s financial services regulator has allowed listed companies to buy back their stocks without shareholders’ approval, while the central bank conducted “bold” currency intervention to calm markets, officials said on Wednesday. The moves came after the main stock index fell as much as 7.1% on Tuesday, pressured by concerns over the government’s policy, fiscal
Share Tweet Share Share Email The National Stock Exchange (NSE) plays a crucial role in India’s financial markets, facilitating trading across equities, derivatives, and commodities. However, traders and investors need to be aware of NSE holidays when the stock market remains closed. Understanding these stock market holidays helps
Trevor Jennewine | The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a
The Indian stock market performed strongly in 2024. The BSE Sensex recorded an 8.17% increase, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 8.8%. Markets faced challenges such as foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, geopolitical tensions, and significant political events, yet investors remained optimistic about India’s economic prospects. A key driver of market strength was India’s robust economic
Truist’s top market strategist just slashed his bullish rating on US stocks during a slump. Although market fundamentals seem stable, earnings expectations may be too high. Strategy chief Keith Lerner shared why he’s taking some risk off the table. Last month, veteran investment chief Keith Lerner said stock-market dips were worth buying. Six weeks later,
Despite positive financial indicators, Suzlon’s stock experienced a 2.8% decline on February 24, 2025, trading at ₹53.75. This movement was in line with the BSE Power index, which shed 1.37% on the same day. Such fluctuations can be attributed to broader market sentiments, including profit-booking by investors and sector-specific dynamics. It’s essential to consider these