2008 Financial Crisis

Saudi Arabia faces the risk of exhausting its oil export stocks within days if its key East-West pipeline to the Red Sea remains shut. The disruption could remove up to 4% of global oil supply, adding pressure to already strained markets.

A ₹1 lakh investment in the Nifty 100 TRI went through some of the market’s biggest shocks before reaching to ₹34.46 lakh today. The journey spans the 2008 crisis, Covid crash and other sharp corrections, highlighting the role of patience in long-term investing.

Robert Kiyosaki advocates investing in silver, even with $10, as a way to learn about money and build wealth. He warns of a potential financial crash, suggesting that global debt could lead to another major downturn, and urges the acquisition of tangible assets like silver.

IT stocks, including Infosys and TCS, continued to decline on February 16, marking four consecutive sessions of losses. The Nifty IT index fell 1.1%, down 32% from its peak, as concerns over AI disruption impact investor sentiment.

Economist Peter Schiff warns of an impending economic crisis, predicting the US dollar's collapse and a shift to gold. He believes central banks are reducing dollar reliance, signaling a structural change in the monetary system, as volatility in precious metals raises investor concerns.

As the implied equity risk premium rose from 4.57% to 5.08%, Aswath Damodaran advises investors to adapt strategies in response to market volatility and uncertainty. He highlights historical crisis patterns and urges a focus on long-term investment stability.