A State Bank of India report reveals banking system risks. Unsecured loans have surged significantly. Deposits and credit remain concentrated in just ten districts. This imbalance poses potential challenges. Public sector banks are regaining market share. Regional disparities in banking activity persist across India. The report analyzes data from the last two decades.
Andrew Freris warns of political interference in U.S. institutions and questions the commodity rally, advising investors against complacency in American equities. He highlights underperformance in U.S. markets and suggests defense sector opportunities outside the United States as a profitable investment strategy.
Silver prices surged to fresh lifetime highs on the MCX, with the March 2026 contract peaking around 2.63lakh per kg before settling slightly lower, marking a strong daily gain. The rally reflects heightened safehaven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty, a weak US dollar and global volatility, and robust industrial interest in the metal.
