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Recency bias, a common trap in investing, leads individuals to overemphasize recent events, causing them to make irrational decisions. This bias fuels panic during market downturns and euphoria during rallies, blinding investors to long-term patterns. Overcoming recency bias involves focusing on fundamentals, using long-term data, and resisting impulsive reactions to build wealth.

The Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on tariffs has shifted to hints of rate cuts as growth slows, jobs weaken, and debt spirals. Political interference and fiscal strain risk undermining dollar strength, raising fears of prolonged currency weakness.

Global equities rallied on US-Russia talks, but Indian markets lagged, with FIIs turning sellers amid tariff fears, weak Q1 topline growth, and slowing consumption. Yet, GST reforms and discounted Russian oil imports may cushion the economy.

India’s cement sector shows resilience with stable August 2025 prices, strong demand outlook, and GST cut hopes. Lower fuel costs, infra push, and housing growth support profitability, while UltraTech and Dalmia Bharat remain strong BUY picks.

Despite Rs 1.17 lakh crore in FPI equity outflows so far in 2025, Indian markets have shown resilience. Strong DII inflows, retail SIPs, and structural reforms have cushioned volatility, proving domestic capital is increasingly capable of offsetting global risk-off pressures and sustaining momentum.

Silver futures on MCX hit an all-time high of ₹1,17,250/kg, driven by strong industrial demand, Fed rate cut expectations, rupee weakness, and solar sector support. Analysts project silver may touch ₹2,00,000/kg by 2028.

From August 22 to August 29, 19 BSE large-cap stocks consistently posted losses across all five sessions.

Vikran Engineering’s Rs 772-crore IPO, backed by ace investor Ashish Kacholia, saw strong demand with 24.87 times subscription. The allotment will be finalised on September 1, while listing is set for September 3.

As per June 2025 shareholding data, Abakkus publicly holds stakes in about 20 companies, valued at nearly Rs 2,371 crore (as of August 29).

India’s market is being reshaped by AI, IPOs, and new-age businesses, yet Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Capital stresses that valuations remain the timeless anchor. He highlights risk appetite, management quality, and fundamentals as guiding principles for sustainable investing.