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Varsha K
Varsha is a finance professional specializing in market research and investment strategy with strong experience in financial services and comapnies like Morningstar. Her work focuses on analyzing global trends, evaluating opportunities across asset classes, and delivering thoughtful perspectives that help investors make informed decisions.
Articles by Varsha K
Turkish Stocks Limit Down as Crisis Deepens. TURKI ETF Sees Big Volume
Turkish stocks suffered a sharp selloff as a liquidity crisis spread from investment funds to the broader market. The BIST 100 index fell 5.54% and triggered a circuit breaker after redemption problems at multiple asset managers.
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How Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
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GCC Market Monitor September 2026
Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5%, Hits Highest Level Since 2007
The 10-year US Treasury yield breached 5% and climbed to its highest level since 2007, driven by surging oil prices and sticky core inflation readings. This move triggered a global bond sell-off, supported the dollar, and pressured risk assets including semiconductor stocks.
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GCC Stocks Under Pressure as Conflict Escalation Pushes Oil Above $100
GCC stock markets declined on Wednesday as Middle East conflict escalation drove oil above $100, threatening energy infrastructure and shipping routes. Abu Dhabi and Oman bucked the trend with gains while most regional bourses closed lower.
Samsung, SK Hynix Memory Inventories Fall. Supply Squeeze Could Mean Gains For ETFs
Samsung and SK Hynix memory inventories have dropped below 10 days of supply as AI infrastructure spending surges. KB Securities warns 2027 could bring historic supply tightness in the memory market.
UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Fastest Pace Since December 2024
The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in eight months during August, with the PMI climbing to 55.3. New orders and export demand accelerated significantly, though hiring remained constrained by regional uncertainty.
The Most Profitable Luxury Brands in 2026: Why Hermès is in a League of Its Own
Hermès dominates luxury profitability with a 41% operating margin in H1 2026, nearly double LVMH's 22.5%. The analysis reveals a significant profitability gap across leading luxury and premium brands.
Saudi Stocks Lead GCC Rally as Oil, Earnings Lift Markets
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index surged 5.07% in August to a four-month high, led by financial stocks and supported by elevated oil prices and strong Q2 earnings. The rally marked the best GCC performance for the month.
ETF Investors Shift Toward Short-Term Treasuries as Yields Rise: Implications for Sukuk
US fixed-income ETFs attracted $8.6 billion in weekly inflows as Treasury yields climbed to 4.77%, the highest level since January. GCC investors tracking sukuk markets should note that rising US yields directly influence dollar-denominated sukuk pricing and new issuance yields.
Global ETF Launches Reach Record High as Active and AI Strategies Gain Momentum
The global ETF industry reached unprecedented milestones in 2026, with 2,141 new ETFs and ETPs launching through July and global assets surpassing $23.11 trillion. Active ETFs dominated new product creation, accounting for 56.6% of launches amid record investor capital inflows.
ADX Stocks: H1 2026 Earnings and Key Results
Abu Dhabi-listed companies showed resilience in H1 2026 with aggregate profits rising 38% year-on-year, driven by strong performances in banking, real estate, and energy logistics, though gas and petrochemicals faced headwinds.