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India's one-of-a-kind podcast bringing global markets into sharp focus, every week, under 10 minutes. We decode international financial developments for Indian investors, connecting Wall Street movements to Asian markets and beyond. We cut through the financial noise to bring you only what truly impacts global markets. No technical jargon or unnecessary details—just clear, concise analysis of the week's most significant financial stories. Our expert insights help you understand market movements and business developments that matter for your investment decisions.
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Netflix locks in long-term access to Sony’s film slate, showing how streaming platforms are prioritising control over content supply. ASML moves as chipmakers commit real capital to AI infrastructure, not just talk. And European tech outperforms as semiconductor equipment firms benefit from where spending is actually happening.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
This week on Vested Shorts, we talk about four stories that reveal where the real pressure points are building. TSMC’s results show AI chip demand is still holding up. Stablecoins cross $33 trillion in transactions and start behaving more like dollar infrastructure than crypto assets. Meta locks in long term power, signaling that energy is now a core AI constraint.We also share an update from our community meetups in the Bay Area, Seattle, and New York, where NRI investors are asking more practical questions around portfolio construction and long term allocation.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
This week on Vested Shorts - Tesla is selling fewer cars, but the market is still valuing it for a very different future. Meta makes a $2 billion move to bring real AI execution closer to its business. India takes a step deeper into electronics by focusing on components, not just assembly. We also take a moment to reflect on 2025 as a year of steady building rather than dramatic shifts.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts this week: U.S. economic growth surprises at 4.3%, ETFs close 2025 with record $1.4T inflows, and Nvidia’s Groq licensing deal shows how it plans to defend AI leadership. We also look at fresh data from the How India Invests Globally report, highlighting investors from 145 plus Indian cities building global exposure as a habit.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
This week, OpenAI crosses one million university licenses as AI use becomes routine. Nvidia trades near 25 times earnings as valuation pressure builds. YouTube logs 700 million podcast hours on TV, showing how viewing habits are shifting. And the How India Invests Globally report highlights investors from 145 plus cities making global exposure a repeat behavior.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: This week looks less exciting on the surface, but more revealing underneath. The U.S. trade deficit narrows to a five year low, showing where growth support is coming from. Netflix loses $40 billion in value as investors reassess its future path. Asia sees heavy foreign outflows as crowded AI trades reset. And Tesla’s U.S. sales fall to a four year low, exposing limits to price cuts. Together, these stories show how markets are shifting toward discipline, balance, and fundamentals as the cycle matures.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: This week shows how different parts of the world are preparing for the next phase of global growth. OpenAI is thinking about energy beyond Earth. Netflix is securing cultural assets for the long term. China wants stable growth while it slowly rebalances its economy. And investors in China are backing a new generation of AI chipmakers with strong conviction. These four signals help us understand how companies and governments are building their foundations for the future.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: It is a week that shows how real demand is shifting global markets. AI infrastructure is expanding fast. Supply chains are entering a new pricing cycle. Consumers are upgrading when innovation feels meaningful. And domestic demand in emerging economies is becoming a major force.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Nvidia reports 57 billion dollars in revenue and raises its forecast to 65 billion dollars as AI demand keeps rising. Klarna’s revenue grows 26 percent with U.S. volumes up 43 percent as it reshapes itself beyond buy now pay later. Walmart lifts its full-year outlook after strong e-commerce gains and steady growth across income groups.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: SoftBank reports a 19 billion dollar gain from its AI investments, Robinhood’s profit rises 271 percent with crypto activity surging, Disney adds millions of new streaming users, and Berkshire builds a record cash pile as insurance earnings jump. Four stories that show how patience, discipline, and strong fundamentals shaped this week in global markets.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: U.S. holiday sales cross $1T for the first time, Nomura’s top tech fund says the AI boom is far from a bubble, Washington declares silver a “critical” metal, and startups in the U.S. raise billions while staying private.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Meta raises $60B through creative financing to fund AI data centers, Amazon’s cloud hits fastest growth since 2022, Apple forecasts strong holiday sales, and Adobe pivots as AI competition heats up.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Tesla ends its slump with ₹3.7 lakh crore in cash but falling profits. 85% of S&P 500 companies beat expectations, the best season in four years. Wall Street banks lend nearly $300 billion to private credit funds. And Standard Chartered says Bitcoin may briefly dip below $100,000 before aiming for $200,000.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Apple wins exclusive Formula 1 rights as its services engine revs up. Walmart partners with OpenAI to power AI-driven shopping. Coca-Cola plans a $1 billion IPO for its Indian bottler. And Coinbase launches a crypto platform for businesses.
On Vested Shorts: Tesla’s China shipments tick up 2.8% as EV demand steadies. DoorDash rolls out 2,000 autonomous delivery robots. S&P Global bridges Wall Street and blockchain with a new 50-asset hybrid crypto index.
On Vested Shorts: OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable startup at $500B. Chipmakers add $200B in value on AI demand. Venture capital hits a record, with more than half of global funding going into AI. And Robinhood makes a bold bet on tokenized finance and prediction markets.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Nvidia adds $320B in value after investing $5B in Intel and pledging $100B to OpenAI. Instagram crosses 3B monthly users as Meta bets on Reels and messaging, with new tests rolling out in India. Germany’s auto industry faces painful restructuring with Bosch cutting 13k jobs and VW scaling back EV plants. And Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin could hit $1M by 2030 — if policymakers resist bank lobbying.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: A Dogecoin ETF debuts on Wall Street, giving investors exposure to a $42B meme coin. Google shares surge 50% in 6 months while Gemini AI rolls into Chrome. Apple pushes iPhone ASPs up 4% in FY26 forecasts, but stock remains down 4% YTD. And SoftBank delays its OpenAI Japan joint venture to November, highlighting execution risks in Son’s AI empire.We have also dug into three stories on the blog: what really mattered at Apple’s Awe Event, why smart money sees Broadcom as the next Nvidia, and whether Lululemon’s 54% stock slide is a chance or a trap. With that , your weekend reading is sorted 🙂Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Tesla shifts focus to humanoid robots even as profits are set to fall 30%. Apple’s Watch gains FDA approval for hypertension detection, targeting 1.3B patients worldwide. SK Hynix hits $170B with its HBM4 chip breakthrough, while Alibaba climbs 80% YTD on AI expansion. Infosys turns to a $2B buyback after a 20% stock slide. And BlackRock explores tokenized ETFs following $55B in crypto ETF inflows.We have also dug into three stories on the blog: what really mattered at Apple’s Awe Event, why smart money sees Broadcom as the next Nvidia, and whether Lululemon’s 54% stock slide is a chance or a trap. With that , your weekend reading is sorted 🙂Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions
On Vested Shorts: Apple posts record sales of nearly $9B in India, cementing the country’s role as both a growth market and supply hub. Figma’s stock falls 14% after its first earnings report since IPO. Broadcom secures a $10B custom chip deal with OpenAI, sending shares higher in a year they are already up 45%. And PayPal brings crypto payments mainstream with its new “Pay with Crypto” feature.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is based on sources like Financial Times and Bloomberg. It’s not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets are unpredictable, and past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
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