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The Implications of Stagflation on the Economy & Markets

Leave a Comment / Finance / By Imesh Devinda

The world was just recuperating from the COVID-19 induced economic shocks in 2022, but two major growth risks are looming large against a backdrop of alarmingly high inflation. The world economy was already facing a multi-year high inflationary pressure which got more severe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which further led to the tightening of the economic cycle by the Fed.

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Is The Global Startup Funding Boom Exhausting?

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Venture Capital deals have seen a blockbuster year (2021), but investors have turned cautious about the startup funding boom and predict that it might not sustain much longer. Although, the total global startup funding doubled in 2021, hitting a record high value of over $620 billion and a 69% jump in the number of privately held “unicorns.”

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US Housing Prices See a Drop for The First Time Since 2008

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Several indicators are now pointing towards a marginal decline in housing prices. The main reason for the drop in demand is said to be an increase in mortgage rates. Meanwhile, home listings have also dropped by 7% year on year.

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Does The Inverted Yield Curve Signify an Incoming Recession?

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Last week, the carefully monitored yield differential between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes inverted. The yield on two-year Treasury notes reached 2.44 %, while the yield on 10-year notes was 2.38 %.

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Unicorn Rush in India – Value or Valuation?

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Unicorns were rare mythical creatures back in ancient history that were deemed to be precious and a rare sight for the eye. In terms of business acumen, companies with a billion-dollar valuation are labeled as unicorns due to the rarity of attaining such valuation.

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A Breakdown of Blockchain and Its Applications Beyond Bitcoin

Leave a Comment / Finance, Innovation/Tech / By Imesh Devinda

The blockchain is a decentralized accounting and bookkeeping system. In contrast to the traditional ledger, blockchain is also known as a distributed ledger. A blockchain can be used for almost any purpose where data must be kept, and people must agree on it. This is not restricted to cryptocurrencies, but this is the most obvious use for most people. It is only the cryptocurrency that has brought blockchain technology to the forefront.

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Falling INR: A Cause for Concern?

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The widening current account deficit, global geopolitical tensions, the huge outflow of foreign investments have created downward pressure on INR. The value of the Indian currency has been on a free fall since then.

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Power Trading Value Chain and Its Sub-components

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Electricity is one of the essential parts of our lives. In the coming years, its use will grow exponentially given the all-electrification model that the world is adapting. This article will briefly discuss the physical power sector value chain and its various sub-components in India.

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Capital Raising of Infrastructure Projects in India

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Infrastructure Projects are highly capital intensive. They are characterized as long-term investments that have a long gestation and payback period. Most infrastructure projects require a large initial investment for construction. Meanwhile, their maintenance is a comparatively small expense. In emerging economies like India, the government is the major source for funding Infrastructure.

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Steel Companies in the US Are Buying Junk Businesses

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Steel producers are a part of a cyclical business with distinct highs and lows. The principles of supply and demand completely determine the price of this essential commodity. Steel producers raise capacity when demand is strong. When demand falls, most of them suffer huge losses as a result of their large investments.

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The Implications of Stagflation on the Economy & Markets

Is The Global Startup Funding Boom Exhausting?

US Housing Prices See a Drop for The First Time Since 2008

Does The Inverted Yield Curve Signify an Incoming Recession?

Unicorn Rush in India – Value or Valuation?

A Breakdown of Blockchain and Its Applications Beyond Bitcoin

Falling INR: A Cause for Concern?

Power Trading Value Chain and Its Sub-components

Capital Raising of Infrastructure Projects in India

Steel Companies in the US Are Buying Junk Businesses

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