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<keyword id="19900795" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="foreign-investors" source="keywords">Foreign investors</keyword> are currently making a beeline for <keyword id="19894886" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="China" source="keywords">China</keyword>, enthused by the gush of <keyword id="23496485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="financial-stimulus" source="keywords">financial stimulus</keyword> injected by the government into the Chinese economy. While this may have temporarily sent their stock markets soaring, a recent report by the <keyword id="19899824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Bank" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="World Bank" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="World Bank">World Bank</keyword> notes that this might not be enough to push back the <keyword id="19904090" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="economic-slowdown" source="keywords">economic slowdown</keyword> that has already set in. China's growth rate is projected to slack further to 4.3% in 2025, down from its present rate of 4.8%. The <keyword id="19916574" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OECD" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="OECD" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="OECD">OECD</keyword> also expects the country's growth to slow down to 4.5% in 2025 Experts believe that the recent economic push by the government, which includes lowering reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5% to 6.6%, lowering mortgage rates, injecting $142 billion into banks, among others, are too little to sustain long-term recovery. Notably, lowering RRR frees up $140 billion for banks to lend, while reducing mortgages and minimum down payments for housing purchases are directed to spur up the Chinese real estate segment. Per <keyword id="19906485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Goldman-Sachs" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Goldman Sachs" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Goldman Sachs">Goldman Sachs</keyword>, weak domestic demand, dwindling consumer confidence and spending and an endless real-estate crisis are some of the main reasons for the slowdown.The average Chinese citizen still grapples with job insecurity, stagnant salaries, and depreciating real estate and equity values. For instance, China's last public holiday of the year, the Golden Week, which ended on October 7 and commemorates the nation's founding, saw 2% less spending per domestic trip, as compared to pre-pandemic levels. "Low tourism spending per head and subdued services prices highlight the still weak domestic demand and continued consumption downgrading in the country,” the analysts at GS noted. <h2>Its all temporary</h2>The <keyword id="21360606" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hang-Seng-index" source="keywords">Hang Seng index</keyword>, which is up by 4.22% today, has been seeing a meteoric rise over the past few weeks. Inching up by a little over 24% over the last month, the Chinese markets have been seeing an significant influx of foreign investment, largely at the expense of other emerging markets like India. Foreign investors had offloaded shares worth Rs 27,142 crore between the first and third of this month, after foreign investments reached a staggering record-high of Rs 93,538 crore in September, as per NSDL data. Over the last 10 days, FIIs have constantly been net sellers, while DIIs have been net buyers. As of October 10th, DII (Domestic Institutional Investors) have put in Rs 50,183 crores in Indian markets, almost balancing out Rs 49,305.29 crore withdrawn by foreign investors. But whether this trend of FII inflow in China continues will largely depend on the fundamentals their economy, an area where India has an edge, thanks to strong confidence of domestic investors. Viram Shah, CEO of Vested Finance highlights that while the Hang Seng index's recent 26% surge over the last month has caught investors' attention, and while this bullish trend is expected to continue, driven by low Chinese stock valuations and hopes for economic improvement from government stimulus, there lies a long road ahead. "Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled out $5.4 billion from Indian equities over five consecutive sessions, ending Monday, October 7. While this suggests a possible rotation of funds from India to China, how long this shift will last will depend on the Chinese government’s ability to resolve the structural economic issues. While the market rally is encouraging, more policy steps are needed to boost economic activity and confidence in China", he added.

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Tensions in Middle-East are rapidly inching closer to their zenith, with Iran firing about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel late yesterday night. In response today, the Indian markets witnessed their worst decline in two months, with Sensex dipping around 1,769 points, or 2.1% to close at 82,497.10. <keyword id="19896381" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nifty" source="keywords">Nifty</keyword> followed suit and was also down by 2.1% to close the day at 25,250.10. As a result, about Rs 11 lakh crore were wiped off the market today. The decline was broad-based, with sectors like realty (dipped by over 4%) auto, and energy suffering the most. Broader indices also fell, losing nearly 2% each. The Hang Seng index, which had rallied over 14% during the last week, largely on the back of various stimulus measures announced by the central bank to stir consumption in the Chinese economy, also slumped around 1.47%. With the possibility of an all-out war between Iran and Israel looming on the horizon, threatening to happen sooner than later, markets are expected to remain volatile in near future. Even the India VIX, seen as a gauge of uncertainty and investor fear in the market, jumped over 9% during the day. The war could throw a huge spanner on India's crude oil import plans. As of August 2024, about 44.6% of India's crude oil imports came from <keyword id="19904316" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="middle-east" source="keywords">Middle East</keyword>. Israel has already promised significant retaliation, in response to Iran's attack in the days to come. And the strong possibility of a full-blown Israeli attack in Middle East, particularly major oil fields in Iran has sent the crude oil prices surging. Closer home, ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) was amongst the biggest gainers on NSE today. <h2>Should Indian investors worry? </h2>But is the impending action in Middle-East the only reason behind today's drastic fall? Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, AVP, Research &amp; Advisory at Master Capital Services notes that while it plays a significant role, other factors are also at play. "Recent regulatory changes in the F&amp;O segment by SEBI is expected to impact trading volumes, as retail participation may decline due to the increased contract size and limits on weekly expiries. Meanwhile, strength in the Chinese market, following the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) stimulus package, has also diverted foreign investment to China, where valuations remain more attractive compared to India", he noted. But Upadhyay believes that the extension of losses in Indian markets wont last long. "From a technical perspective, as long as prices hold above the 25,250–25,100 zone, any decline could present an opportunity to build fresh long positions. A stock-specific approach is advisable, with sectors such as Oil, IT, PSU Banks, Metals, and Chemicals likely to outperform in the coming days", he adds. Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities observes that as long as market is trading below 25,365/82,800, the weak sentiment is likely to continue. On the down side, it could slip till 25,150-25,025/82,200-82,000 as well. On the other side, one quick technical pullback is likely if the market succeeds to trade above 25,365/82,800. Above the same, it could bounce back till 25,475-25,500/83,100-83,300. The current market texture is volatile hence; level based trading would be the ideal strategy for the day traders. <h2><keyword id="20760178" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mutual-fund-investors" source="keywords">Mutual fund investors</keyword>, stay put</h2>In the aftermath of a <keyword id="19968045" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="market-correction" source="keywords">market correction</keyword>, most mutual fund investors often face a critical decision- should they stop their SIPs (<keyword id="21047553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Systematic-Investment-Plans" source="keywords">Systematic Investment Plans</keyword>) or to view the downturn as a valuable opportunity to acquire more mutual fund units? By continuing SIPs during such downturns, investors can take advantage of 'rupee-cost averaging,' i.e. accumulating more units when prices are down. This approach not only lowers the average cost per unit, but also positions the portfolio for greater returns when the market eventually recovers, and softens the impact of short-term volatility. Swapnil Aggarwal, Director, VSRK Capital explains that alongside maintaining regular investments, revisiting your asset allocation is also essential in these turbulent times. A well-diversified portfolio, that balances equities with safer assets like bonds can withstand market fluctuations more effectively. You can consider shifting some investments into bond funds or other stable instruments, which can provide a cushion against further declines. <h2>What happens next? </h2>While the immediate impact of a market correction may lead to declines in the NAV (Net Asset Value) of mutual funds, disciplined investors can view this as a moment to reassess their strategies. Focusing on your <keyword id="20908416" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="long-term-financial-goals" source="keywords">long-term financial goals</keyword> will let you turn market volatility into opportunity! The market will remain keenly focused on the evolving situation in the Middle East. What will also be equally important are the US monthly jobs data due tomorrow, which could determine the size of Fed's next interest rate move in November.

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<keyword id="20207838" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dsp-mutual-fund" source="keywords">DSP Mutual Fund</keyword>'s September 2024 Netra report credits <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s strong economic recovery to increased fiscal expenditure. The report, which tracks current economic trends and market insights through various charts, emphasizes the need for the private corporate sector and households to play a larger role in sustaining the ongoing growth momentum. Netra also pointed out an unsettling calm in the markets, with the Nifty 50 TRI index maintaining an impressive 53-month streak without a 5% decline and 13 years without a drop greater than 10%. Sahil Kapoor, Head of Products and Market Strategist, DSP Mutual Fund, said, "The calm in the markets, marked by an unnerving lack of volatility, is a double-edged sword. While it provides a sense of stability, it also masks underlying risks that could surface unexpectedly, catching investors off guard. To ensure a sustainable recovery, there is a need for the private sector and households to take the lead, transforming fiscal stimulus into lasting economic growth." However, the report notes a shift in market dynamics, with the momentum factor, which has outperformed since the COVID-19 bottom, beginning to lose its dominance. At the same time, the quality factor, which had underperformed over the last four years, is now seeing a resurgence, potentially indicating a change in market leadership that could favour quality-orientated funds, both active and passive. The report highlights the critical role government spending has played in the recovery, with a focus on capital investments crucial for future growth. However, contributions from the private corporate sector and households have lagged. It also draws attention to a slowdown in India's per capita consumption, approaching lows seen in previous cycles. Given that consumption accounts for around 60% of GDP, it is vital that this sector grows at a rate exceeding GDP growth to stimulate private capital expenditure. India's <keyword id="487578" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tax-collections" source="Orion">tax collections</keyword> have demonstrated robust growth, with gross tax revenue showing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 %. This growth, largely driven by <keyword id="6354751" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="income-tax" source="Orion">income tax</keyword>, indicates a rising dependency on capital gains and stock market performance, introducing new vulnerabilities to the economy. The banking and financial services sector (<keyword id="19910880" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bfsi" source="keywords">BFSI</keyword>) has emerged as a key driver of market earnings, recording a 12 % increase in profit after tax (PAT) growth, significantly outpacing the 4.6 % growth observed in non-BFSI Nifty 50 companies. This disparity underscores the sector's importance in India's economic story and highlights promising investment opportunities.

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<ul><li>Many individuals were seen asking for a ‘pause’ on equated monthly installment (EMI) payments after being forced to take leave without pay.</li><li>Not just salaried employees, but those who drive auto-rickshaws or Uber and Ola cabs, as well as small business owners, may need more time to pay their loans after the lockdown has brought their business to a standstill.</li><li>However, Finance Minister <keyword id="129243" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> has so far focussed on the poorest of the poor, farmers, women, and self-help groups with the latest ₹1.7 lakh crore relief package.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=coronavirus&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Follow the comprehensive coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact, and other useful resources that can help you in the fight on Business Insider India.</a></li></ul>India’s middle class was clamouring for a break from paying their loans after the 21-day lockdown came into effect to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus. However, Nirmala Sitharaman’s <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-26th-march-speech-highlights-and-updates/articleshow/74825011.cms">financial action plan</a> of ₹1.7 lakh crore ($22 billion) did not offer any relief on equated monthly installment (EMI) payments. The Press Information Bureau’s YouTube feed was flooded with requests with people asking the government to pause 
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 In the last press conference on March 24, Sitharaman had addressed a question on EMIs and said that the Department of Financial Services (within the Ministry of Finance that she heads) may take an appropriate decision. This stoked hope that thousands of people whose jobs, salaries, and appraisals are at stake ⁠— even businesses which have to pay monthly instalments on loans ⁠— may get some reprieve as part of the relief package. However, that hope came undone today. The need for EMI relief The lock down has forced many businesses to shut down and factories have had to close their doors. As a result, a few people have been forced to take unpaid leave— like in the case of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/coronavirus-goair-says-all-employees-will-have-pay-cut-in-march/articleshow/74806501.cms">GoAir</a>, Indigo, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/coronavirus-goair-says-all-employees-will-have-pay-cut-in-march/articleshow/74806501.cms">AIESL</a> with hyperlink to the story — with the uncertainty around when the Coronavirus crisis will finally end. 
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 Not just on YouTube, but also on Twitter, many individuals are pleading with the government to provide some relaxation. Infosys co-founder TV Mohandas Pai joined in asking the government to provide at least 6 months of deferment on EMI and loan interests. 
	<div type="twitter" handle="TVMohandasPai" handlename="Mohandas Pai" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/563397282020618240/BsxVmVtk_normal.jpeg" favoritecount="336" retweetcount="117" status="@PMOIndia @narendramodi @nsitharaman Sir very good Economic stimulus for majority of Indians! Pl consider one for t… https://t.co/6Es9BulRwi" createdat="1585211483000" id="1243093178183385089"></div>



 In addition to salaried employees, individuals who drive auto-rickshaws or those who drive Uber and Ola cabs also need more time to pay their loans since they won’t be able to ferry passengers during the lock down. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-26th-march-speech-highlights-and-updates/articleshow/74825011.cms">India announces a $22 billion package including cash transfers to feed and serve the poor during the Coronavirus lockdown</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coranavirus-cases-in-kerala-news-and-updates/articleshow/74775194.cms">Coronavirus cases in Kerala news and updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coranavirus-cases-in-tamil-nadu-news-and-updates/articleshow/74785909.cms">Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu news and updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coronavirus-cases-in-haryana-news-and-updates/articleshow/74771116.cms">Coronavirus cases in Haryana news and updates</a>

India’s anxious middle class is left waiting for EMI relief after the $22 billion Coronavirus lockdown package

<keyword id="125045" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fitch-Ratings">Fitch Ratings</keyword> on Thursday said the safe reopening of economy will be key to recovery of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs).In a statement on the stimulus measures announced by Finance Minister <keyword id="129243" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword>, Fitch said the 100 per cent guarantee for MSME loans and farm support schemes were the two main highlights from the announcements. "Both are fairly significant in size and will help to support the more vulnerable borrower segments for the NBFIs. The NBFC/MFI debt guarantee schemes target the right issues but are not large enough to address the sector's funding strains," it added. The government on Wednesday announced about Rs 6 lakh crore package comprising Rs 3 lakh crore of collateral-free loans for small businesses and a Rs 30,000 crore lifeline to non-bank and housing finance companies. On Thursday, it announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package comprising free foodgrains for migrant workers, Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit to farmers and working capital for street vendors in a bid to help those hit hard by the nationwide <keyword id="91743" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="lockdown">lockdown</keyword>. "Ultimately, however these measures can only serve to prop up the segments that are under distress. The safe reopening of the economy more than anything else will be the key to recovery for the NBFIs," Fitch said. A nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease is in place since March 25. The lockdown date has been extended twice and will now scheduled to end on May 17. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/bajaj-finance-shares-surge-as-sanjiv-bajaj-cheers-msme-nbfc-stimulus/articleshow/75729879.cms">Bajaj Finance shares surge as Nirmala Sitharaman’s cash injection for both NBFCs and small businesses will benefit Sanjiv Bajaj’s company</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/moodys-warns-that-india-government-debt-may-rise-sharply/articleshow/75616605.cms">India’s government debt could mount to 81% of GDP by 2024 even at the pre-COVID rate of growth, warns Moody’s</a>

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<ul><li>Real estate sectors in India believe there will be a number of benefits that the sector will enjoy apart from the extension of registration and completion deadlines. </li><li>The government announced ₹3 lakh crore collateral-free automatic loans for businesses, including MSMEs which could encourage potential home buyers in their purchase decision. </li><li>Moreover, real estate firms will find it easier to get loans from NBFCs and HFCs. </li></ul> Finance Minister <keyword id="129243" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> announced that the Indian government will make space ₹3 lakh crore ($40 billion) collateral-free automatic loans for businesses, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME). “The government will buy investment-grade (not high-quality) debt of non-banking finance companies to the tune of ₹30,000 crore,” Sitharaman said. It will be a special liquidity scheme, fully guaranteed by the government, that will keep them afloat and it will benefit housing sector, she explained. The government will also expand the scope of an existing partial credit guarantee scheme with an outlay of ₹45,000 crore. The government will bear the the first 20% loss on unpaid debt (AA-rated or below). Simply put, if some borrower (with the said rating) fails to repay the loan, the government will bear a fifth of that loss. Aside from being a much-needed relief for the stressed financial sector, there will be an indirect benefit for sectors like real estate. NBFCs and HFCs together contribute almost 56% of total lending to real estate in India currently, says Anarock research. “There is nearly ₹7.8 Lakh Crore with the banks at the present moment, that has been parked with the RBI at moment and it’s high time that, that amount is moved from the RBI and Banks to percolate liquidity in the economy,” Amit Modi, Director ABA Corp &amp; President Elect CREDAI Western UP said. There is more than cash boost for real estate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 extended the registration and completion timeline by 6 months for all RERA projects that expired on or after March 25. “Urban development ministry will issue advisory to states/ UTs so that Covid-19 period event be treated as a force majeure. They can treat it as an act of god. Extension of registration and completion date certificates may be extended dates by six months (expiry as of March 25, 2020),” Sitharaman said in a press conference. <div type="twitter" handle="PIB_India" handlename="PIB India #StayHome #StaySafe" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/974552536408444928/TVZG_9jP_normal.jpg" favoritecount="425" retweetcount="256" status=".@MoHUA_India will advise States/UTs and their Regulatory Authorities to extend the registration and completion dat… https://t.co/W29izwxbb1" createdat="1589369967000" id="1260535124631777280"></div> The Indian government might extend this for another 3 months if need be. "These measures will de-stress real estate developers and ensure completion of projects so that homebuyers are able to get delivery of their booked houses with new timelines," Sitharaman said. The <keyword id="2240406" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="real-estate-sector-in-India">real estate sector in India</keyword> was in a lot of trouble even before COVID-19 struck. “This is a big move that will destress developers significantly, since construction activity has been halted all across the country. Homebuyers’ wait for their homes will get extended by this move, but this was in any case inevitable,” said Anuj Puri, from Anarock. According to Ram Raheja, Director at S Raheja Realty, “these steps will help ease the liquidity concerns for the real estate sector as the strengthening of the NBFCs to lend will in turn enable liquidity flow in the ecosystem.”. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/income-tax-and-corporate-tax-deadlines-deferred-by-indian-finance-minister/articleshow/75717906.cms">Deadlines for tax returns deferred⁠— and other tax reliefs announced by Nirmala Sithraman</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/top-highlights-of-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-speech-on-modi-20-lakh-crore-covid-19-stimulus/articleshow/75714287.cms">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals the details of Modi's ₹20 lakh crore stimulus package</a>

India’s stimulus promises to flush cash into the financial sector ⁠— some of it may reach real estate too

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Those are the golden words of the anti-apartheid activist and African hero <keyword id="169984" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="desmond-tutu" source="Orion">Desmond Tutu</keyword> who in Barack Obama’s words could “find humanity in his adversaries”. Tutu <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/south-africas-archbishop-emeritus-and-nobel-peace-prize-laureate-desmond-tutu-has-died-at-90/amp_articleshow/88503678.cms">passed away this week</a>, but he has left us inspired to seek hope. Let’s set the anxieties aside for a moment and look at all the things that we already know are gonna be better in 2022. <div type="image" title="There are a few things you can take for granted in 2022" msid="88570942" hostid="261"></div>No one knows what variants COVID-19 will throw up, but we can expect ⁠— in fact, we should demand ⁠— that our political leaders will know better than to downplay the effects of the pandemic and take precautionary measures. Let’s pray there are no election rallies helping the virus mutate further. <div type="image" title="O Micron &amp;amp; O Mitron" msid="88570990" hostid="261"></div>More people are likely to be vaccinated curbing the growth of the virus. We already have one drug for COVID-19 treatment and India has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/govt-panel-allows-emergency-use-of-mercks-new-drug-molnupiravir-for-treatment-of-mild-to-moderate-covid-19-cases/articleshow/88536179.cms">approved its use</a> in case of emergencies. As the virus becomes less severe, more people are likely to travel both for leisure and for work. It may not show up in January or February but over the course of the year, everyone from hotel owners to travel operators, from railways to tour guides and local vendors at tourist destinations can expect a better year, even if it is just a little bit better. Global trade is more likely to pick up pace next year and that would mean the global shortage in everything from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/decoding-the-global-shipping-crisis-and-everything-shortage-2021-12">chips and ships to cars and containers</a>, may ease. Again, the darned virus has to remain contained. By the way, did you know, there is a Nutella shortage, as we speak? <div type="image" title="Worldwide shortage of Nutella" msid="88571227" hostid="261"></div>Students craving for the campus feels, particularly those waiting to join foreign universities, people waiting for their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/top-cars-and-suvs-with-the-longest-waiting-period-in-india/slidelist/88393252.cms">new cars</a>, and sales guys waiting to network at ground events have something to look forward to in 2022. Once the movement of people and products eases, the cost of production may ease and corporate profits can then expand without adding to the cost on the consumer. But not everything is getting better. Globally, food prices are very high and they are likely to get worse before they get better. So much so that <keyword id="3149670" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jeffrey-kleintop" source="Orion">Jeffrey Kleintop</keyword>, chief investment strategist at financial services firm <keyword id="149621" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="charles-schwab" source="Orion">Charles Schwab</keyword>, has recently argued that the world may even see some social unrest because of this, much like the early part of the 2010s, when food prices were sky high, and we saw it mutate into upheavals in many parts of the world including the Arab Spring. <keyword id="22195" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inflation" source="Orion">Inflation</keyword> is a worldwide issue now and whenever that happens, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/investing-in-gold-if-you-dont-want-[%E2%80%A6]-several-ways-to-do-it-digitally/articleshow/85421865.cms">it is safer to invest in gold</a> than other riskier stuff like equities. Many argue that cryptocurrencies are as good as gold, but honestly, the jury is still out on that. Those with more dollars than rupees in their kitty will be better off because the greenback is going to get stronger as America tries to tame inflation. <div type="image" title="Inflation in US" msid="88571280" hostid="261"></div>Unlike in countries like India with large populations of poor people, the current bout of inflation in America and other developed countries, is not entirely bad news. While high inflation hurts poor people in every country, moderate increase in prices that is well managed can actually be a good thing. Why, you may ask? Here’s a short explanation. <div type="image" title="Few things you can take for granted in 2022" msid="88571346" hostid="261"></div>

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