Global companies are being forced to rethink how they do business in China. Price wars are spreading across industries, domestic players are undercutting global brands, and consumer demand remains under pressure. Our next report delves into how brands are resetting their China strategy.

U.S. Firms Worry More About Demand Than Trade

This week saw a strong reversal in January's trading themes and trends. In an era marked by investor crowding and retail momentum, this week showed how quickly conviction can evaporate. Trillions of dollars swung at a rapid clip as the most popular trades stumbled, with heavy positioning leaving little room for error. This week tested the limits of traders.

Global Markets & Economic Health Check - Jan

It’s been a turbulent week for global markets, driven by geopolitical tensions and sudden policy reversals from Washington. Stocks and bonds swung sharply, the U.S. Dollar slid to its worst weekly performance since may, and investors rushed into safe havens. 


Global Stocks Swing Wildly in Turbulent Week

The US economy is vulnerable to a significant shift on Wall Street, as about 62 percent of Americans invest in stocks. Latest data shows the wealth of American households surged to a record during the July to September quarter last year, reflecting US stock markets' run to all-time highs. In this next report, we decode the risks to the US Economy from a crash in the stock market. Take a look.


US Household Worth Hits Fresh Record On Stock Market Rally 

Global markets face heightened volatility in 2026 due to trade tensions, policy shifts, and AI-driven disruptions, while income inequality widens as high earners benefit from tech gains and asset inflation outpaces wage growth for lower-income groups.


Economy 2026: Global Markets Brace for Wild 2026 Swings 

Indian stocks fell on Thursday, extending losses for the fourth straight session. Benchmark indices recorded their worst performance in over four months amid growing concerns over the United States' proposed 500% tariffs. Investors reacted negatively as global trade tensions escalated, putting pressure on market sentiment and investor confidence in Indian equities.

Indian Stocks Mark Worst Day In Over 4 Months

2025 will be remembered as a defining year for Indian equity markets. Despite heavy foreign investor selling, global economic uncertainty, and geopolitical pressures, Indian markets delivered steady gains driven by strong domestic participation. Local investors, SIP inflows, and institutional confidence helped equities rise nearly 10%, underlining the growing strength of India’s internal capital base. The shift highlights how domestic flows are increasingly shaping market direction and resilience.


Indian markets resilient grit amid global shocks

The latest market moves underscored the relentless noise that has shaped the year. The whiplash across markets was a resounding reminder to investors that taking big bets during the thinned holiday trading comes with significant risks.


Global Markets & Economic Health Check

Indian stocks reversed deep losses from earlier in the week to end Friday with gains for the second straight session. Now, bets are for stock benchmarks to extend those gains into the coming week. Investors expect the government's latest reforms to turn the table on recent losses in markets, including the record low rupee.


Will Insurance, Pension Fund Reforms Boost Investor Confidence?

This week, the biggest cue for Indian markets was the reserve bank of India’s decision to cut borrowing rates by 0.25 percent on Friday. The move followed a multi-year slowdown in price hikes with retail inflation edging below one percent in October.


What Moved Indian Markets This Week?

That's it on this news bulletin. But before we let you go, we leave you with some news in numbers. Today, we look at how often does the stock market decline.


How often does the stock market decline?

Last week saw significant turbulence on wall street, triggered by a crypto crash that unsettled broader risk assets. As Bitcoin plunged, market makers faced additional pressure in an already fragile trading environment. From stocks, to gold, to oil, almost every asset class ended the week deep in the red.


Wall Street Plunges Amid Crypto Crash, What to Expect From Markets This Week? 

Asian markets started the week on a cautious tone as investors focus on September's delayed U.S. Jobs report and the release of October's more hawkish federal reserve's meeting minutes. In this next report, we decode the cues to watch in the week ahead. 


Post-shutdown, Investors to Focus on U.S. Jobs & Fed Minutes

Japan’s Stock Market Boom : Japan Stock Market: Put the spotlight on the Japanese stock markets, which have outperformed most other emerging markets in the region. The index continues to rally to record highs after gaining close to 30%.


Japan’s Stock Market Boom : Why Japanese Markets Are Booming?|

As November earnings season kicks off, resilient stocks have rallied, buoyed by investor optimism and strong sector fundamentals. Market watchers anticipate robust quarterly results from major companies, with the “Magnificent 7” tech giants expected to lead growth. Despite some sector-specific setbacks, overall earnings growth projections trend higher, supporting continued market momentum. 


Resilient Stocks Rally Ahead of Earnings Wave Amid Positive Market Sentiment 

After months of bliss, financial markets have started to turn extremely volatile. After the crash on friday last week, a subsequent reversal this week saw markets oscillate between gains and losses. Six days of volatility across assets show a deeper anxiety taking hold amidst credit fragility fears.

Global Markets & Economic Health Check (Oct 13 Week)

The value of a country's stock market reflects its economic strength and investment appeal. The United States dominates global markets with a $31.7 trillion valuation, followed by China, Japan, and India. 

Top 10 countries with the most valuable stock markets in 2025

The long-standing corporate saga continues as the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group publicly calls for Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, to be listed on the stock market. What’s behind this move? What could it mean for India’s most iconic conglomerate?


SP Group vs Tata Sons: Shapoorji Pallonji Group Urges Tata Sons Listing in Stock Market

 Indian markets remain volatile as global trade tensions and a weakening rupee add pressure on equities. Despite the macro challenges, both the nifty and the sensex rebounded sharply this past week. The week’s overall performance reflected a consolidation phase, with gains concentrated in a few key sectors.

Retail Investors Show Resilience As Foreign Investors Sell

 In financial markets, the surprise of the year has been the surge in African stocks into the global top 20.
Wall Street has seen repeated record highs and so have many of the well-known stock markets.
However, the dramatic rise in African benchmarks is drawing investor attention.

Stock Markets Across Africa Soar

Global Market Update: Nothing seems to stop the everything rally. Once again, the reflation trade boomed in the big federal reserve meeting week.
On Friday, the story was one of cautious optimism for global trade, as both Washington and Beijing struck a more constructive tone. President trump described the call with Xi Jinping as “positive and constructive.”
He added that progress had been made on “several important issues."
That shift in rhetoric provided a relief bid across risk assets, even as broader market themes remained volatile.

Global Markets & Economic Health Check for September

Global Market Update: Nothing seems to halt the ongoing rally, as reflation surged during a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting week on Friday. The mood was marked by cautious optimism for global trade, with both Washington and Beijing signaling a more constructive approach.


Global Markets & Economic Health Check for September 

Next up, we track India’s evolving ties with the US And the European Union. Both the US And EU worry about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but their approach to India's purchase of russian oil is diverging.


Tracking India's Trade Ties With The West

Nepal’s stock market opened lower amid ongoing Gen Z-led protests, which led to a temporary trading halt. The unrest reflects growing youth dissatisfaction with the government’s policies, impacting investor confidence and market stability.


Nepal stocks trade in the red on reopen | Trading halted amid Gen Z-led protests

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