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A sharp spike in oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict has raised inflation concerns, but economists largely believe a US recession remains unlikely, unless crude rises significantly higher and stays elevated. According to a recent survey of 50 economists, the average threshold for recession risk crossing 50% is oil at around $138 per…

Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026. For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%. In a statement, the central bank…

The fog from the Iran war is obscuring the Federal Reserve’s view of the U.S. economy. Investors were rattled on Wednesday, when the central bank said it is holding interest rates steady, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell repeatedly underlined the mounting uncertainty caused by the escalating Middle East violence. Stocks slumped during his afternoon press conference,…

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than three months, a setback for prospective home shoppers this spring homebuying season. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.22% from 6.11% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.67%.…

Mutual Fund Taxation Explained: STCG, LTCG & Dividend Tax Across Equity, Debt & Gold Funds Understanding how mutual fund gains are taxed is crucial for every investor. Mutual funds generate returns mainly through capital gains when units are redeemed and through dividends under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option. However, the taxation of…

According to data from ACE MF, several index funds and exchange-traded funds have a high concentration in HDFC Bank HDFC Bank chairman resigns citing ethical concerns HDFC Bank shares drop 5 percent, affecting related mutual funds Nifty 50 falls 2 percent amid weak global cues and volatility Did our AI summary help? Several mutual fund schemes with…

Representative image Specialised investment funds offer flexible, focused strategies. SIFs suit experienced investors seeking targeted portfolios. SIFs carry higher risks and costs than traditional mutual funds. Did our AI summary help? For years, investors in India have had to choose between two very different routes. On one side were mutual funds, regulated, diversified and accessible,…

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Many divorced boomers may still qualify for Social Security benefits on an ex-spouse’s record, yet plenty never claim them. That missed option can be especially costly for women who spent years out of the workforce, worked part-time while raising children, or assume divorce closed that door. For retirees trying to avoid money mistakes, this is…

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