My exposure to the Bhagavad Gita has also been an integral part of my Transcendental Meditation (TM) journey as a Sidha. As I have deepened my meditation practice, the teachings of the Gita have taken on even greater significance. The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, set on…
Bond vigilantes return
Every day, I spend at least two hours reading updates from my partners and other sources. I was not surprised to see uncertainty once again dominating the US bond market, as highlighted in one of my partners’ latest commentaries. Nobody is exactly calling for fireworks, but in this market, even a modest data surprise, up…
Music for the mind, body and environment
Centuries ago in India, the sacred land of the Veda, visionary Rishis possessed the ability to perceive the natural rhythms and melodies. These seers would sing and play these enchanting tunes during specific times of the day and night, aiming to bestow tranquility and harmony upon their land, as well as optimum health to their…
The dollar’s uneasy reign
I had a lively chat with some investors today, turning the public holiday (and the first day of school breaks!) into an impromptu market roundtable. What is going on? The US dollar is slipping while cash drifts into gold and every other “anything-but-greenback” hideout. I know, I know. The dollar’s once-shiny safe-haven halo looks a…
Do foreign investors hold too much of US assets?
There is still no agreement on whether Trump’s policies could trigger a foreign sell-off of dollar assets. Ultimately, it depends on whether global investors feel they have overindulged on US exposure. Phew! In a note that landed in my inbox, one bank suggests the serving size might be smaller than feared. Oh yeah, some investors…