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Amidst global economic uncertainties and potential trade disruptions, fixed income is gaining traction as a haven for investors. Saurav Ghosh suggests a 33-33-33 allocation strategy across short-term corporate bonds, longer-tenure G-Secs, and high-rated corporate bonds. With India s stable economy and anticipated rate cuts, locking in rates now offers a promising avenue for portfolio stability and consistent returns.

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the seventh time, responding to a struggling Eurozone economy and potential damage from U.S. tariffs. Amidst global market volatility, the ECB aims to bolster confidence, but President Lagarde remains cautious about future commitments.

Gold is trading at record highs above $3,350 amid global economic uncertainty, outperforming all major assets in 2025. Driven by investor flight from bonds, central bank buying, and recession fears, it’s being hailed as the only true safe haven.

Gold prices eased slightly after a record-breaking rally, driven by profit booking and a minor dollar rebound. Despite the dip, safe-haven demand remains strong due to US-China tensions and economic slowdown fears. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook, recommending strategic buying in both gold and silver futures amid market volatility.

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed enhancing limits for investments by mutual funds in REITs and InvITs in a bid to provide more investment avenues and further diversification of such schemes.

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said the markets regulator will not let commercial interest trump general public interest while deciding on the largest equity bourse NSE s Initial Public Offering (IPO) plans.

Sebi’s interim order against Gensol Engineering has spotlighted severe corporate governance lapses, fund diversion, and financial opacity. Experts warn this may reflect deeper systemic issues in India’s startup ecosystem, eroding investor confidence and causing lasting damage to valuations.

European shares held their losses on Thursday after European Central Bank eased borrowing rates as expected, while investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump s erratic trade plans.

Jerome Powell dismissed hopes of Fed intervention amid market turmoil, calling volatility a normal response to uncertainty. His comments triggered a market crash, with Nasdaq down 3% and Nvidia plunging 7%, as Trump renewed calls for rate cuts.

HDFC Securities reported an 18% YoY rise in FY25 profit to ₹1,125 crore, backed by strong income growth and tech upgrades. Equity volumes surged 24%, while the MTF portfolio grew 50%, reflecting digital transformation and operational efficiency.