First Half of 2026 Sees a Shift in Leadership Despite conflict in the Middle East, sharp oil price swings, and resurging inflation concerns, equity markets posted positive returns in the first half of 2026 amid de-escalating geopolitical risk, strong corporate earnings led by the AI infrastructure buildout, and a still-resilient economy. The Nasdaq-100 Index and […]
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by Calculated Risk on 1/06/2026 01:21:00 PM The BEA reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.0 million in December on a seasonally adjusted annual basis (SAAR). This was up 1.9% from the sales rate in November, and down 4.9% from December 2024. Click on graph for larger image. This graph shows light vehicle sales […]
XRP remains under pressure across both the USDT and BTC pairs, with sellers continuing to control the broader trend despite several short-lived recovery attempts. While the USDT chart shows buyers defending an important support area, the XRP/BTC pair continues to trade near multi-month lows, highlighting the token’s persistent relative weakness against the market leader. Ripple […]
Ethereum has been trying to recover from its early June sell-off, but the rebound is getting rejected from a technically significant resistance area. While short-term momentum still remains constructive, both the daily structure and the Coinbase Premium Index suggest buyers still have work to do before confirming a broader trend reversal. Ethereum Price Analysis: The […]
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work […]
South Indian Bank shares fell nearly 9% to an intraday low of Rs 43.27 on Wednesday, snapping a four-session winning streak as investors booked profits after the stock’s recent rally. The stock had gained about 30% over the past three months, driven by optimism over leadership clarity and improving sentiment toward the banking sector. Meanwhile, […]
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Wealth By Handa Uncle Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 18:15 [IST] The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) alleged in a June 3 order that Rajesh Exports had engaged in financial misrepresentation to the tune of more than Rs 15 lakh crore. Within hours, the Bengaluru-headquartered multinational gold retailer’s shares dropped sharply. Then, it […]