ASIA: India reported two more deaths due to the coronavirus, bringing the death toll to five. The Indian government announced a total ban on flights by scheduled international passenger aircraft at Indian airports from March 22 to 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested in his address to the nation to not come out of their […]

ASIA: The Indian Bank Association had an emergency meeting on Monday evening to explore ways to lend a helping hand to businesses hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. During the video conference meeting called on short notice, they discussed possible credit lines and special benefits that could be given to certain sectors such as transportation, travel […]

QUESTION: Marty; it all seems to be setting up for your forecast back to new high into 2022. Even the inflationary wave seems oddly reminiscent of 1979 with people hoarding toilet paper again. Is everything still on track? AD ANSWER: Yes. As you know, the Global Market Watch is dynamic. So the yearly will change […]

ASIA: India closed the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, to counter the COVID-19 virus outbreak in the country. India has so far managed to keep cases low by responding fast and aggressively to the coronavirus and urging people to practice social distancing. India has reported 125 cases of the coronavirus. India […]

ASIA: The Indian government on Monday prohibited entry of passengers from European Union (EU) countries, European Free Trade Association, Turkey and the United Kingdom into India as a step to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular that no airlines shall board passengers […]

ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 1,128.58 points or -6.08% to 17,431.05 Shanghai decreased 36.06 points or -1.23% to 2,887.43 Hang Seng decreased 276.16 points or -1.14% to 24,032.91 ASX 200 increased 234.70 points or 4.42% to 5,539.30 Kospi decreased 62.89 points or -3.43% to 1,771.44 SENSEX […]

QUESTION: Marty, you are absolutely a Godsend. Nobody updates during the day of a panic but you. While everyone thinks the increase in the repo and cutting rates would save the market, you play these down as failed attempts. What is your take on this right now? Your loyal follower for life. HP   ANSWER: […]

ASIA: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the US military could have been to blame for bringing the virus to Wuhan. The comment was said in more of a retaliatory context after the US accused China of being slow to react to containing the virus. China bounced back, asking the US to reveal […]

ASIA: On Tuesday, India suspended issuing visas to citizens of France, Spain, and Germany until further notice. Such restrictions were already in place for citizens of China, Italy, Iran, Japan, and South Korea – the five countries worst hit by the outbreak of the virus. India has also closed a border with neighboring Myanmar to […]

ASIA: The yield on the Indian government’s 10-year bond slumped nearly 11 basis points on Monday when it hit an over 11-year low as a decline in global crude oil prices eased concerns over inflation and fiscal deficit. Rising expectations of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) following a rout in […]