Market Cycles
One man’s debts are another man’s assets: Ray Dalio explains how low interest rates fuel debt cycles
With piling debt and risks building, the system becomes fragile. Eventually, problems show up — in the form of high inflation, financial stress or even a recession. At that point, policymakers are forced to raise rates or tighten financial conditions. That is when the cycle begins to turn.
2 min read27 Feb 2026‘You cannot become a good investor unless…’: What prompted Mukul Agrawal to switch to long-term investing 16 years ago
As a trader, Mukul Agrawal said he was consistently making returns of 10-20%. But that felt minuscule compared to the wealth creation happening over the long term, prompting him to turn to long-term investing.
2 min read26 Dec 2025A new fund category lets investors profit even when markets fall—here’s how it works
Sebi’s newly launched Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) let fund managers profit from both rising and falling markets using long-short derivative strategies. But are they right for you?
7 min read6 Oct 2025DIY investing starts with skill, interest, and time, says Rajeev Thakkar
DIY investing can be exciting but dangerous if unchecked. Rajeev Thakkar shares how to test your skills, avoid pitfalls, and build a resilient portfolio across market cycles.
3 min read29 Sep 2025Stock market trend: Will Nifty 50 break its five-month losing streak in March? Here’s what seasonality shows
Nifty 50 index has demonstrated a positive price seasonality in March, closing in the green on seven occasions over the past decade. The average and median returns for the benchmark index during this period stand at 0.3% and 1.3%, respectively.
2 min read28 Feb 2025Stock market today: Four important factors that retail investors often miss when chasing profits
Stock market today: Retail investors often overlook key factors when investing in stocks, such as the misconception surrounding penny stocks and the dangers of FOMO-driven decisions
2 min read2 Mar 2024