The "Magnificent-7" — a group of seven tech giants, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, Tesla, and Meta — have been the standout performers in recent years, driving much of the broader market's growth. In 2025, their outperformance is expected to continue, though the factors behind their success may evolve. The ongoing digital transformation, along…

Linking politics, economics and the performance of financial markets will become even more crucial in the coming years as the investment climate grapples with uncertainties stemming from dramatic political and ideological shifts. The impact will be even more profound as the business climate becomes more hostile and less tolerant amidst the surge of right-wing political…

Focus on long-term goals The truth is that retirement savers can’t afford to be rash. Building wealth is a long-term process. “In times of stock market volatility, I tell my clients that it's crucial to remember that such fluctuations are a natural part of investing,” Ryan Haiss, a certified financial planner at Flynn Zito Capital…

The Visual Capitalist article ranks the world’s 20 largest economies by GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2023. The United States leads with a nominal GDP of $26.9 trillion, but when using PPP, China surpasses it at $33 trillion. India follows, ranking third globally with a PPP-adjusted GDP of $13 trillion, showcasing significant…

ALGOS, which trace back their origins to equities in the 1970s, have become a dominant force in financial markets. They are characterized by the use of computer algorithms to automate trading decisions and have significantly reshaped how FX is traded, driven by advancements in computing power, the pursuit of efficiency and the need for a…

Summary Rosneft to ship 500,000 bpd of various crude grades. Biggest India-Russia energy deal ever worth $13 billion a year at current prices. Pricing and volumes to be reviewed annually, sources Agreement strengthens India-Russia energy ties. India benefits from cheaper Russian oil amid Western sanctions. Russia's state oil firm Rosneft (ROSN.MM) has agreed to supply…

I was in the office of one of my hedge fund subscribers, and he comes in and says, “Doesn’t it feel as though something really bad is going to happen? Like the stock market is going to go down 60% in the next few years? Even bigger than the financial crisis?” That statement crystallized my…