How to make a case for buying now: FOMO surfaces in the data

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently notified the ₹20,000 crore zero-coupon bond issue. This is an issue of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). These bonds differ from regular bonds in that they do not provide periodic interest payments. Instead, investors earn returns from the difference between the discounted…

The mortgage market has become faster, more digital and more competitive and yet the experience often still falls short. For brokers, the mortgage process is arguably more demanding than ever, as they are navigating increasingly complex affordability conversations, and customers expect clearer communication and quicker outcomes. Meanwhile, the lenders themselves are balancing service standards with cost…

World Stocks Hit Highs, Gold Surges 4%, and Investors React to Fed Talks By Jamie McGeever Global Market Overview and Investor Reactions ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Solid corporate earnings and optimism around a peace deal in the Middle East pushed world stocks to new highs on Wednesday, although momentum cooled as investors digested…

Property owners and investors could face substantially higher capital gains tax bills on inherited assets if proposed reforms are implemented, according to analysis from wealth manager Rathbones. The research examines two potential policy changes: removing the capital gains tax uplift on death and aligning CGT rates with income tax bands. The findings suggest beneficiaries could…

Raksha Bandhan is on August 28, Ganesh Chaturthi begins on September 14, Navratri starts on October 11, and Diwali is to be celebrated in early November, and the most essential ingredient to make these festivals sweeter has gone bitter well ahead of them. We’re talking about sugar, a key essential item in every household. Sugar…

As conversations among financial advisors increasingly focus on volatility and whether the market is in an artificial intelligence bubble, executives at Vanguard have some reassuring news. The company forecasts 2.3% U.S. GDP growth in 2026 and 3% growth in 2027, largely driven by the continued evolution and investment in AI technology. Vanguard researchers estimate that…