A look ahead: The 2025 market outlook

As 2024 draws to a close, RajPuja Research Bureau has shared its much-awaited year-end review and market outlook for 2025. Crafted by Economic Soothsayer Manohar "Mango" Mishra, it offers a mix of forecasts, trends, and spicy financial insights. The golden GDP and chutney inflation According to the Organisation for Endless Curry Discussions (OECD), global GDP growth is expected to inch up to 3.3 per cent in 2025, from last year's glorious 3.2 per cent. India's projected growth rate of 6.9 per cent is so impressive that even Indonesia is planning to borrow our domestic demand for a weekend. Meanwhile, China's stimulus measures have been described as "a dragon's sneeze" - powerful but unpredictable. However, geopolitical tensions could ruin the fun, with world leaders playing their version of "Who Wants to Be a Superpower?" Suggested read: How to Invest in International Markets with Mutual Funds Gold and silver: A tale of two metals Gold had a solid year with a 30 per cent gain, thanks to global uncertainties and the US election, which saw the return of Ronald Rotiroll to the White House. Rotiroll's policies triggered a rally, followed by gold's correction - proving once again that gold is like a Bollywood superstar: always in demand, but occasionally taking a flop break. Silver, the "hero ka sidekick," is having its moment in the sun (literally). Thanks to its use in solar panels, healthcare, and electric vehicles, it might be the metal of choice for anyone looking to decorate their Tesla rickshaw. Supply-side challenges have also kept pric

This article was originally published on December 19, 2024.