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MintGenie, Doshi said that the concurrent uncertainties on global eco-politics and volatility in asset classes can build up to a rare period where almost every asset class (equities, bonds, real estate, and gold) can participate in terms of returns. We are perma-bulls on Indian equities. India ended the CY23 on a high note, with the Nifty delivering 20% returns, marking the eighth consecutive year of a positive close.

The year has kicked off well for India’s automobile industry. All major categories except one posted double-digit year-on-year growth. Retail sales of two-wheelers grew 15% in January, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations.

Investing.com-- Shares of Australia’s four largest banks fell on Wednesday, with Commonwealth Bank Of Australia (ASX:CBA) in the lead after the country’s largest lender warned of worsening margins due to increased economic pressure from high interest rates. 

Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a counter build-up of armed forces, Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service said on Tuesday. A growing number of Western officials have warned of a military threat from Russia to countries along the eastern flank of Nato, calling for Europe to get prepared by rearming. The chief of the intelligence service said the assessment was based on Russian plans to double the number of forces stationed along its border with Nato members Finland and the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.

NEW DELHI : The government has yet to take a call on whether to extend the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) incentives beyond 31 March, two officials privy to the discussions said, even as electric vehicle makers seek certainty on continuation of the scheme that aims to promote clean mobility in the country. The officials cited a global trend where electric vehicle subsidies have been tapering off in major economies, adding that the same shall be done in India.

Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.

Mint looks at what catalysed the mop-up, its benefits and the outlook for next year. As of 10 February, the net collection of direct tax (after adjusting for refunds) has increased by 20.25% and stood at ₹15.6 trillion. This is already 80% of the revised budget estimate of ₹19.5 trillion with two months still left to go in the financial year 2024.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Mexican antitrust regulator Cofece on Tuesday said it had identified «possible barriers» to competition in the e-commerce market, with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Mercado Libre together controlling more than 85% of transactions and sales.

By Dave Sherwood and Marianna Parraga

Investing.com -- Headline annual U.S. inflation decelerated to 3.1% in January, but was faster than economists' projections, in a key economic release that could impact how Federal Reserve officials view the timing of potential interest rate cuts.

(Reuters) — The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a unit of the U.S. Treasury, proposed new regulations on Tuesday that would require investment advisers to help prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli discusses shrinkflation as Americans still feel impact of economic pressures, Biden's handling of the U.S. economy and the growing national debt.

A 'Mornings with Maria' panel discusses the U.S. economy and markets after the January year-over-year CPI comes in at 3.1%.

Mint about the launch of the tablet, Epic Foundation’s Chowdhry said that the long-term goal for such products in the electronics ecosystem would be to build brand value and recognition in terms of products. “India is a predominantly services-driven economy when it comes to electronics, which is a slim-margin business.

Inflation declined in January and consumers' buying power rose as price pressures for U.S. goods and services continued to ease.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Indian diaspora at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi that he has come to meet his family members in the gulf country, adding that he has brought the fragrance of the soil where they were born. The Indian prime minister, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at Sheikh Zayed Stadium said that he has brought the message of 140 crore brothers and sisters of the country where they (the Indian diaspora) were born and the message is that India is proud of them, they are the pride of Bharat. Thanking UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warmth and hospitality extended to him, the prime minister said India-UAE relations reaching unprecedented heights, and both the countries are partners in each others' progress.

Pacer ETFs Distributors President Sean O'Hara on earnings season, the Federal Reserve's handling of rate cuts as well as the upcoming CPI and PPI reports.

The branded rental villa market is growing at a staggering pace in India. In 2023, the overall market was sized at USD 329.6 million and is slated to reach USD 1377 million by 2028, likely to grow at a CAGR of 33.2% in the years to come, as per a research report by Axon Developers.

Investing.com — U.S. stock futures were marginally lower as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the publication of the January inflation data.

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street as investors await a much-anticipated January reading of U.S. inflation later Tuesday that could factor into how the Federal Reserve approaches future interest rate decisions. Elsewhere, Coca-Cola and Shopify are set to unveil their latest quarterly results, while the price of Bitcoin crests $50,000.

Global oil markets should remain “comfortable” this year as new supplies satisfy demand and keep prices in check, according to the International Energy Agency.