Posts Tagged: economic slowdown

Stock Market

How to Invest in a Bullish or Bearish Market?

The terms "bear" and "bull" are enigmas in the stock market. Every investor, rookie or expert knows about their usage and their importance. Despite this, predicting and navigating the turn of events during both trends is difficult to apprehend.

Investor's Psychology

What's up with the Startup Ecosystem in India?

62%! That’s the rate at which the startup funding in India declined in 2023. This percentage is a six-year low as per a market intelligence platform, PrivateCircle Research.

Investor's Psychology

Debt Funding: Instruments to Raise Capital Effectively

As of 31 March 2023, the national debt of India stood at ₹155.6 lakh crore, accounting for a whopping 57.1% of our GDP. 😳 This means that every citizen in India has an average debt of more than ₹1 lakh. Debt has been the bearer of bad news and hardship for individuals and businesses alike. But the financial experts argue that it can actually be leveraged to our advantage.

Macro Moves

Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Impact on India

Early on Saturday, October 7th, something shocking happened in the Middle East. Hamas, a group in Gaza supported by Iran, launched a sudden and unexpected attack on Israel. They used rockets, paragliders, boats, and even motorcycles to sneak in Israel. Their goal is to hurt, scare, and even kill Israelis.

Startups

Why are Investors Running From Indian Unicorns?

Emerging as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, India soon became a favourite economy for startups. Home to over 100 unicorns, India only falls behind the USA with 661 unicorns and China with 312 unicorns. The Indian government and the ever-expanding investing sector welcomed Indian startups with open arms. All was going well for the unicorns in India, but then the valuation tumble started, and now India is on the verge of losing its 100-mark when it comes to unicorns.

Macro Moves

The Story Behind the 2008 Financial Crisis: Is it coming back?

With Repo Rate (aka Repurchasing Option) reaching the hike of 6.5%, home loan eligibility has decreased by 20% since February. This hike by the RBI will help avoid borrowers from causing default due to high-interest rates. After all, nobody wants a repeat of the 2007-08 financial crisis anytime soon.

Macro Moves

Shaktikanta Das: How did he win the "Governor of the Year" award?

In today's fast-paced world, the economy is one of the most critical aspects of any country. Central banks play a vital role in maintaining a stable economy. The people who head these banks are the driving force behind them. One such individual is a seasoned bureaucrat turned banker who has been making waves in the Indian economy since he was appointed the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. With his unique approach to monetary policy and impressive track record, he has become a significant player in the global financial world.

Macro Moves

Market Crash: Know about all the Stock Market Crash

The global economy teeters on the edge of a recession, with interest rates rising and the dollar going on a run to leave other currencies behind. Shareholders around the world cannot help but wonder if their funds and portfolios are safe or if a bloodbath is on the horizon.

Macro Moves

Fiscal Policy: Meaning, Types, instruments, Importance and Effects

Shifts in taxation and alterations to the way the government spends its money are the most significant. Decreases in taxation and in the amount of money the government spends are beneficial to the economy. Because of this, the general public might be required to take out loans to cover a portion of the government's debt under certain circumstances.

Macro Moves

Recession: Definition, Causes and Impact

According to IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report, in October 2022, global growth, which stood at 6.0% in 2021, is forecast to fall to 3.2% in 2022. The same will shrink to a measly 2.7% in 2023. As a result, one-third of the world economy is projected to contract this year or the next.

Your Money

Dollar Vs Rupee: A Blame Game

People will often tell you that the Indian rupee was equal to the dollar in the year 1947. That’s not true, however, as the rupee was never equal to the dollar.

Macro Moves

What is Deflation? Why are falling prices bad for your pockets?

Have you noticed you end up spending more money during the sale season? Some retail therapy never hurt anybody, especially when it comes to good deals and low prices. But what if these prices went down consistently? Your instincts and wallet may think it’s a good thing, but economists believe differently. The rising and falling prices have always been one of the most significant indicators of our economy’s performance. We all know and have experienced how rising prices can hurt an economy. But a little inflation is a good thing. Economists would any day prefer a gradual rise over the constant drop in prices. Let us understand why!

Macro Moves

Japan's stock market: Nuked past & Reactive future?

Repeat after me, "Japanese stock market ka Nagasaki saki naka!"

Finance

Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis and How it all began?

Our neighbour is bleeding. Poor governance, corruption and a lot of foreign debt. The story of Sri Lanka is heart wrenching, unsettling and disruptive. Sri Lanka’s annual inflation was at 18.5% in March 2022. What is the country’s condition today, and how did it reach such a diminutive state? We shall find out today. As distressing as the below facts are going to be, this is the truth of a country that has fallen into a debt trap, or should we say debt-trap diplomacy (if you know what I mean!)? And now, it is the people who suffer. While you read this from the comfort of your air-conditioned room, people in Sri Lanka stand in queues that extend 2-3 km long for food and fuel.

Macro Moves

What is Demand Pull Inflation?

Today’s blog might come off as an Economics class for you, so beware! For here lie the secrets that work the economies of countries.

Macro Moves

Why is Inflation at record high levels now?

Blinders on to COVID figures, and what’s the other thing going up? Inflation, sure it is. And it’s incumbent on us to talk about it…

Business

Reasons why Airline industries are always struggling

"If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline." This quote by Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin group that operates Virgin Atlantic, an airline company, helps us understand how the Airline Industry is. Indian Airline Industry posted huge losses during FY 2020-2021. And if you ever travelled on a flight, you might be thinking.. how is this even possible? Airline tickets are so expensive; then, how is the industry amidst heavy losses?

Macro Moves

What is Hyperinflation?

Have you ever wondered as to why we can't print more money for our needs? We all know that the Government prints money for the country, so it's quite natural to wonder why it cannot print as much money as it needs and fulfil the needs of the country.

Posts Tagged: economic slowdown

How to Invest in a Bullish or Bearish Market?

What's up with the Startup Ecosystem in India?

Debt Funding: Instruments to Raise Capital Effectively

Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Impact on India

Why are Investors Running From Indian Unicorns?

The Story Behind the 2008 Financial Crisis: Is it coming back?

Shaktikanta Das: How did he win the "Governor of the Year" award?

Market Crash: Know about all the Stock Market Crash

Fiscal Policy: Meaning, Types, instruments, Importance and Effects

Recession: Definition, Causes and Impact

Dollar Vs Rupee: A Blame Game

What is Deflation? Why are falling prices bad for your pockets?

Japan's stock market: Nuked past & Reactive future?

Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis and How it all began?

What is Demand Pull Inflation?

Why is Inflation at record high levels now?

Reasons why Airline industries are always struggling

What is Hyperinflation?

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