As the Middle East conflict hits its 100-day mark, global financial markets are reacting with mixed resilience. While Artificial Intelligence infrastructure spending and strong US business metrics have propelled the S&P 500 to record highs, underlying threats remain severe. Sovereign bond yields continue to face inflationary strain, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked, and global commodity prices have pushed US inflation to a three-year high of 3.8%, threatening long-term demand destruction if left unresolved.
Renowned analyst Arun Kumar Subedi has called on Nepal to launch its second phase of economic liberalization by welcoming Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) into the secondary share market. Drawing insights from modern university trading infrastructure in the US and India's landmark 1991 economic reforms, Subedi argued that moving away from obsolete, control-oriented policies is no longer just an option for Nepal, but a mandatory requirement to sustain and diversify its financial sector.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah triggered a wave of reactions on social media after posting a satirical status asking for the "PM's phone number" so he could apply to be an ambassador. The witty post was a direct swipe at Vice President's Office Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar, who had privately messaged Shah lobbying for an ambassadorial appointment ahead of his upcoming retirement on July 8.
A crucial update for stock market investors! Starting June 15, 2026 (Asar 1, 2083), it is mandatory to provide your National Identity Card (NID) number when opening a new Demat account or updating your existing account details. CDSC has officially directed all Depository Participants (DPs) to enforce this rule.
According to FENEGOSIDA, gold and silver prices plummeted sharply on Sunday in the Nepali market. Gold dropped by a massive Rs 8,200 to settle at Rs 300,800 per tola, while silver fell by Rs 335, bringing today's trading price down to Rs 4,895 per tola.
