Bank of Japan Rate Hike Report Bank of Japan Ends Era of Cheap Money: Key Rate Hits 0.75%, Highest Since 1995 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has fundamentally altered the global financial landscape by raising its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, a level not seen in three decades. This decisive move marks the definitive end … Read more
India’s Best Term Insurance Plans (2025): A Strategic Guide for US Investors & NRIs For US-based Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and expatriates, the Indian term insurance market represents a significant arbitrage opportunity in 2025. While the fundamental premise of term insurance—pure risk protection—remains consistent globally, the cost structures differ radically. Securing coverage in India can result … Read more
SoftBank’s $4 Billion DigitalBridge Acquisition: The Pivot to Physical AI Infrastructure SoftBank Group’s definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based DigitalBridge Group for approximately $4 billion marks a decisive shift in the global artificial intelligence arms race. By moving from software and model funding to owning the physical “rails” of the AI economy—data centers, fiber networks, and … Read more
Market Wrap: Precious Metals Surge and Nvidia Deal Highlight Quiet Post-Christmas Session December 27, 2025 – U.S. financial markets reopened Friday for a shortened holiday trading window, characterized by thin volumes and specific sector rotation. While the broader indices paused their record-breaking run, significant activity in the commodities sector and a major acquisition in the … Read more
Global Silver Crisis: Record Prices & Imminent China Export Controls Threaten U.S. Industry Date: December 29, 2025 Market Alert: Critical Supply Chain Disruption Warning The global industrial sector is facing a “perfect storm” as silver prices breach historical ceilings, trading near $79 per ounce, while markets brace for China’s restrictive new export licensing regime taking … Read more
Market Alert: Gold Breaches $4,500, Silver Eclipses $75 in Historic Valuation Shift Date: December 27, 2025 Market Focus: Commodities & US Futures Analyst Note: Critical breakout levels confirmed. In a watershed moment for global commodities markets, gold and silver futures have shattered psychological and technical resistance levels, closing at record highs of $4,500 and $75 … Read more
U.S. Economy Defies Gravity: Q3 GDP Surges 4.3%, Shattering Market Consensus The United States economy has delivered a stunning performance in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This figure, released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) after a significant delay caused by the recent government shutdown, completely upended … Read more
Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst to Acquire Janus Henderson in $7.4 Billion Take-Private Deal In a definitive move that signals a major shift in the asset management landscape, Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and venture capital firm General Catalyst have agreed to acquire global asset manager Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG) in an all-cash … Read more
Bank of Japan Increases Policy Rate to 0.75%: Implications for US Capital Markets and Global Liquidity Executive Summary: On December 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75%, marking the highest level since September 1995 [1.2]. This strategic shift from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy aims to combat … Read more
Confused by life insurance options? A 20-year industry veteran breaks down the critical differences between Term and Whole Life insurance, backed by 2024 market data, to help you make the right financial decision.