Every financial crisis tells a part of the history of the global economy. Among the many downturns, the Great Depression of the 1930s, the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and the most recent COVID-19 – 2020 economic shock stand out. Each of these crises are different in many respects, but in most cases, the patterns of … Read More “Lesson to Learn from Past Financial Crises: Getting Ready for the Next One” »
Demographics (measurement of populations in terms of numbers) — have long been one of the most powerful but least appreciated drivers of global economic trends. Labor and consumer goods demand and supply, savings and government spending levels, population size, shape, and age determine the very building blocks on which economies form and evolve. And now … Read More “How Demographics Are Shaping the Future of Economies” »
At a time characterized by volatile market fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures, one would logically expect demand for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) to taper. Quite to the contrary, however, as IPOs continue to experience strong institutional and retail investor demand. Companies continue to be willing to list even in a fickle market, and investors … Read More “Why IPOs Continue to Be So Popular Amid Volatility in the Markets” »
Introduction The 21st century has a great deal to do on it’s agenda to continue being sustainable, and green energy is the world’s top priority for that. In an age where the world is taking leaps and bounds to support the pace of increasing heat, petroleum resources depleting, and accelerating global warming, green energy is … Read More “Green Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future” »
Gold, being an asset class of refuge, has seen a surprise boom in prices in 2025. Gold prices thus far have reached all-time highs of more than ₹1.27 lakh per 10 grams in India and more than $4,000 an ounce globally. The article elucidates the various reasons for the boom in the prices. 1. Global … Read More “The Reasons for the Rise in Gold Prices in 2025: A Detailed Analysis” »
The past decade witnessed a historic transformation in world financial markets. One of the most intriguing trends has been the rise of retail investors—individual, non-institutional market participants who are increasingly determining market directions and trends. Financial markets had previously been dominated by institutions such as pension funds, hedge funds, and mutual funds. Retail investors were … Read More “The Rise of Retail Investors and Its Global Impact on Market Dynamics” »
Due to the financial crisis in 2008, debt globally has been increasing gradually, and recently due to the pandemic of COVID-19, it’s shown a burst. That has put one very significant question under the limelight: is the world on the verge of a systemic debt crisis or are the policy makers able to keep such … Read More “Rising Global Debt: Imminent Crisis or Contained Threat?” »
Historically, the stock exchanges from the last two centuries have come a long way from open outcry trading pits to electronic trading. The evolution is consistent with broad technology, regulation, and market structure trends. 1. History of Stock Exchanges The history of stock exchange begins from the early 17th century. Amsterdam Stock Exchange, which was … Read More “Evolution of World Stock Exchanges: From Open Outcry to Electronic Trading” »
