The inverted yield curve has long been one of the most reliable predictors of economic downturns, concerning investors and economists. It is a situation where the yield on a short-term debt instrument, such as a Treasury bill, is higher than that of a long-term debt instrument, such as a Treasury bond. Usually, under normal circumstances, […]
Overview: We have been discussing why Gold has to be included in every investor’s portfolio in the previous articles. In this post, I am going to explain fundamental aspects of why Gold is essential as an investment asset. Let me remind you, in 2019, the price of Gold was around ₹35000 per 10gm(standard measurement in […]
Overview: In the last article, we have discussed what factors could encourage investment in Gold. The main reasons why Gold is a must in everyone’s portfolio are: I explained the first three cases in my previous column. Let us see the last one. Low-Interest rates: How do we check interest rates? In India, we find […]
Overview: The year 2020 has been one of the very few instances where the prices of all asset classes witnessed wide fluctuations. In the Covid crash, Stock Markets fell by 40%, Gold dropped by 15%, and Crude oil futures falling into negative rates during that period. It felt horrifying for me since my career in […]
