Markets on Wall Street climbed early Friday after long-awaited government data showed that inflation remained elevated but that prices rose less than feared last month.
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath reflected on Indias 15-year startup evolution, highlighting how the VC ecosystem matured from family-funded ventures to global capital-driven innovation, aided by digital expansion, education, and nationwide entrepreneurial aspiration.
Ace investor Shankar Sharma shared how his house help, who followed his two-decade-old advice to invest monthly in gold and land, recently bought a stunning Mumbai apartmentunderscoring the timeless power of disciplined, long-term investing over speculation.
Nifty paused after six consecutive gains, slipping below 26,000. Market expert CA Rudramurthy BV sees this as short-term consolidation, with the broader trend remaining strong. He anticipates sector rotation, particularly into IT, PSU banks, metals, and new-age platforms, to fuel further upside.
