It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little Joe… Welcome to another exciting edition of Black Coffee, your unusual weekly digest of what’s going on in the world of money and personal finance. I hope everyone had a nice week. Without further ado, let’s jump right into this week’s commentary… Always cast your […]
Gold has been in the news a lot since it rose in value by more than 50% this year to a high price of more than $4,000 per ounce. It was already big news when Costco started selling gold a few years ago, but the recent price increase has only made it even more popular. […]
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 9, 2025. Before being promoted to ED, she was Regional Director for Karnataka at RBI’s Bangalore Regional Office. This appointment follows the appointment of Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor with effect from October 9. Sen […]
The weakness in the crypto market was already present on Friday. Cryptocurrency prices plummeted after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on China and export controls on software. According to data from Coinglass, traders saw more than $7 billion in positions liquidated in less than an hour. Bitcoin initially […]
Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Standard Chartered. Photo: Bijoy Ghosh | Photo credit: Bijoy Ghosh Gone are the days when job descriptions guided the hiring process. As businesses become disrupted, skills are now becoming the ‘currency of work’, says Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered. The global bank has […]
Who says you have to pack a bag or spend a fortune to feel refreshed? A staycation can give you the same sense of escape without leaving your front door – and it can be just as memorable. These cheap staycation activities show that you don’t have to travel far to break the routine, recharge […]
Frugal living isn’t about giving up the things you love; it’s about taking control of your money and creating more freedom in your life. With the right mindset and a few smart moves, you can spend your hard-earned money on the causes that matter most to you. This isn’t just about saving pennies; it’s about […]
Image source: shutterstock.com Building wealth takes time, strategy and discipline, but preserving it for the next generation requires more: thoughtful planning. Without a clear structure for how your assets are transferred, even the best investments can lose value or fall into the wrong hands. Many investors focus on growth while overlooking what happens when they […]
Image source: shutterstock.com When it comes to financial planning, many people assume that advisors treat all clients the same. But for couples without children, reality can feel very different. Without dependents, these clients often have unique priorities: focusing more on travel, early retirement, philanthropy or lifestyle investments rather than saving for college or estate planning […]