Sonali Ranade

Stories by Sonali Ranade

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Rediff.com   31 May 2019

'No, the liberals haven't lost because there weren't any liberals in the fray to begin with.' 'What has happened is that left-wing orthodoxy has lost to right-wing orthodoxy.' 'That is at best a Pyrrhic victory for India,' argue Sonali Ranade and Sheilja Sharma.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

Considerable churn in US and European stock markets

Considerable churn in US and European stock markets

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

In India, however, the Nifty continues to climb a wall of worry as general elections loom, fiscal deficit surges and the current account deficit is barely under control following subdued gold and crude prices, says Sonali Ranade.

Market Notes: Is it really time to buy commodities?

Market Notes: Is it really time to buy commodities?

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Waiting for capitulation in commodity markets is the better route to profits, says Sonali Ranade.

There's nothing bearish about most equity markets

There's nothing bearish about most equity markets

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

It is too early to say if we have seen the "final" bottom to these stocks in August 2013 or if another attempt to test them will be made before or just after elections, says Sonali Ranade.

MARKET NOTES: Commodities in early phase of recovery

MARKET NOTES: Commodities in early phase of recovery

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

Where do the commodities market go in the new year? Sonali Ranade offers an insight.

Weak yen will continue to drive currency markets

Weak yen will continue to drive currency markets

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

A lot will depend on how the equity markets in the US play out in April-May this year. A correction there, long overdue, could change all the variables in the current equations, says Sonali Ranade

Market Notes: Gold waits for capitulation

Market Notes: Gold waits for capitulation

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2013

Once the US dollar launches into its final bull leg from the 79 region towards 84, the appreciating currency should put a lot of pressure on commodities that will perhaps trigger the capitulation that the market needs in commodities liker gold, silver and WTI crude, says Sonali Ranade.

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2013

Don't catch falling knives or chase bear rallies no matter how enticing those eight pc green blips look. They may be mouse traps, warns Sonali Ranade

US equity markets stage routine pullback from 38 pc retracement level

US equity markets stage routine pullback from 38 pc retracement level

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2013

The dollar's preliminary moves after the low 80.90 are supportive of a like dollar rally back to 85.50. We should see confirmation of that in the early part of next week, says Sonali Ranade

Rape is about power. Learn to wield it to fight rape

Rape is about power. Learn to wield it to fight rape

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

The empathy that the vocal, opinion-making class now feels for the 23-year-old student in Delhi, bravely fighting for her life, has kindled something. But is it enough, asks Sonali Ranade.

A few points for India's new RBI governor

A few points for India's new RBI governor

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2013

It was the RBI which destroyed our $-job economy. It is for the RBI to resurrect it by instituting news ways of managing the INR, says Sonali Ranade

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2013

Hoard cash. There will be plenty of time and opportunity at far lower levels, warns Sonali Ranade in her weekly Market Notes

US equity markets are approaching an intermediate correction

US equity markets are approaching an intermediate correction

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2013

The dollar is king in an intermediate correction, says Sonali Ranade

When the market offers you money for jam, take both and run!

When the market offers you money for jam, take both and run!

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2013

Time to take profits and move to the sidelines in an euphoria, says Sonali Ranade

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2013

Keep exit plans handy, D-day could be the second week of August, writes Sonali Ranade in Market Notes.

US equities resume rise amid surging $, crashing commodities

US equities resume rise amid surging $, crashing commodities

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2013

A resurgent US dollar is the key feature of the current scenario and its value continues to drive other markets, from euro, yen to the INR. Most currencies continue to seek lower valuations against the greenback. This trend is likely to continue until the dollar peaks out by yearend at around 89 as opposed to 84.5 right now, says Sonali Ranade

Equity markets resilient but precious metals collapse

Equity markets resilient but precious metals collapse

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2013

If the dollar continues to rally as expected, commodities will continue to tank after a short counter-trend rally.The same holds true for precious metals, says Sonali Ranade

The upturn in the interest rate cycle cracks SPX and DAX

The upturn in the interest rate cycle cracks SPX and DAX

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

The crack in the equity markets is serious and portends a deeper correction ahead. The markets will almost certainly attempt to complete the interrupted up move next week, says Sonali Ranade