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Today’s Daily Byte

It's been a rough start to the week. Monday, April 7th, and it seems like no one has budged over the weekend—not the US, not China. Despite about 50 countries offering to forgo retaliatory tariffs, they don't seem to matter much in the grand scheme of things. What truly matters is the tension within the EU zone, between the US, China, and even India. Unfortunately, in this war of egos and tariffs, it's hard to see an end in sight. The market situation is getting uglier by the day.

Last week, there was some hope that at least one party would blink, that a shift in negotiation might take place. However, all parties have entrenched themselves with hard stands. China is retaliating with its own tariffs, the EU is striking back, and the US is adamant about not backing down. This stalemate has created a logjam in the markets, and if it persists much longer, it could devastate whatever is left of investor confidence.

While the situation is grim globally, there’s a silver lining for India. . . .

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How are the Japanese handling the Trump trade ?

From October 1st to April 4th (when this was recorded), Japanese stocks are down about 11%, while gold priced in Yen is up nearly 18%.

This clear divergence demonstrates how, in the same currency and same market environment, gold has acted as an effective counterweight to local equity market losses.. . . .

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The Momentum Podcast

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Join Rajnish as he shares his journey from traditional investing to mastering momentum strategies. Hear his insights on real estate vs equities, gold investing, and the key lessons he’s learned along the way

Bhaav Bhagwan Che – Again !

In late March, CNBC reported that Manappuram Finance would be issuing new shares worth ₹4,300 crores at ₹236 on a preferential basis to private equity players. Interestingly, while the broader market was declining from October through March, this stock rose 60%—well before the news became public. . . . .

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