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V K
Articles by V K
Gold Price Volatility Is Forcing Investors to Rethink How They Hold Gold
Gold’s abrupt slide and silver’s record volatility have rattled global markets and forced investors to confront an uncomfortable reality: even assets designed to protect portfolios can become sources of risk when positioning grows crowded. Over just a few sessions, spot gold fell nearly 9%, briefly sinking around 10% from recent highs, after last week’s rally […]
Global resilience is redefining opportunity across GCC markets and ETFs
The global economy is entering 2026 with an unexpected degree of resilience. Despite persistent trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and uneven regional momentum, growth has held steady rather than slowed sharply. The International Monetary Fund projects world output to expand 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the pace of growth seen in […]
Saudi Public Funds Hit $58bn, Redefining GCC Market Dynamics.
Explore the impact of the Saudi Public Fund on Gulf capital markets and its significant growth in assets and confidence.
The Great Portfolio Shift: Why U.S. Advisors Are Abandoning Mutual Funds for ETFs
Investment consultants across the United States are changing the way they build portfolios. Instead of relying mainly on traditional actively managed mutual funds, more advisors are choosing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This shift marks one of the most important structural changes in portfolio construction over the last decade, supported by data across major industry research firms […]
World Bank forecasts UAE economy to grow over 5% in 2026-27
Explore the World Bank's outlook for the UAE, forecasting a 5.0% economic expansion in 2026 amidst global uncertainties.
Fed–White House Tensions and the GCC ETF Outlook
Explore the latest Fed–White House tensions as Jerome Powell faces threats amid interest rate cut pressures and market volatility.
