This story is from August 06, 2024
Jim Rogers warns: ‘America & world long overdue for a problem; next market sell-off will be…’
According to an ET report, when questioned about whether investors should consider increasing their cash holdings, Rogers affirmed his desire to have more cash in his portfolio.
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He emphasized that the prolonged period of prosperity and widespread profitability is a cause for concern, as historically, such periods have often preceded market downturns. If compelled to invest, Rogers indicated a preference for silver.
"Things have been so good everywhere for so long. Always in history, when everybody is making a lot of money, it is a time to worry. So, I am worried," he was quoted as saying.
Recent reports have highlighted that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has amassed a cash reserve of nearly $277 billion, primarily due to the sale of approximately half of its stake in Apple. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter in which Berkshire has sold more stocks than it has purchased.
Hemant Mishr, Co-Founder & CIO of S CUBE Capital, warns that the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may further exacerbate the situation, potentially impacting all risk assets, including emerging markets, unless central banks intervene to prevent a market rout.
While Indian markets remain fundamentally strong, Mishr cautions that they will not be immune to the effects of investors seeking to offset their global losses by realizing profits.
Top 10 Largest Economies In The World: India is all set to become the world’s third largest economy in the coming few years. But what is India’s current ranking in the world’s top 10 economies by nominal GDP size? Where do America and China stand? Did you know that at the current level, the USA's GDP is 7 times that of India? As per the latest IMF data sourced from EY, we take a look the world’s top 10 economies and their projected GDP in the coming years: (AI image)
The United States of America or the USA leads the list of top 10 largest economies in terms of nominal GDP for the year 2023 as per IMF’s estimates. The GDP for 2023 stands at $27,357.825 billion and the expected GDP for 2024 is at $28,781.083 billion. The IMF outlook till 2029 predicts that America will continue to be the world’s largest economy, with an expected GDP of $34,950.012 billion. (AI image)
As of 2023, China’s GDP according to IMF estimates stands at $17,662.041 billion. In 2024, China’s GDP is expected to rise to $18,532.633 billion in 2024, moving to $24,842.337 billion in 2029. China is likely to maintain the tag of the world’s second largest economy. (AI image)
Germany stands at the third rank in the list of world’s largest economies with a GDP of $4,457.366 billion in 2023. In 2024, Germany’s GDP Is likely to be around $4,591.1 billion and in 2029 it will likely be near $5,358.074 billion. According to IMF estimates, Germany would lose the tag of the world’s third largest economy 2027 to India. (AI image)
Japan is the world’s fourth largest economy with a GDP of $4,212.944 billion in 2023. Japan’s nominal GDP has been declining for the last few years and by 2025 it is likely to lose the spot of the 4th largest economy to India. In 2029, Japan’s GDP is expected to be around $4,944.744 billion. (AI image)
India is the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of $3,572.078 billion in 2023 according to the latest IMF data. In 2024, India’s GDP is expected to be $3,937.011 billion and in 2025 it will likely become the fourth largest economy with a GDP of $4,339.83 billion. IMF estimates predict that in 2027, India will beat Germany to become the third largest world economy with a GDP of $5,287.04 billion. By 2029, India’s GDP is expected to be around $6,436.653 billion. (AI image)
The United Kingdom or UK, with a GDP of $3,344.744 billion in 2023, is the sixth largest economy in the world. In 2024, its GDP is expected to be near $3495.261 billion and by 2029 the nominal GDP would be around $4661.463 billion, according to IMF projections. (AI image)
France is the world’s seventh largest economy with a GDP of $3,031.778 billion in 2023. Its nominal GDP is expected to grow to $3,130.014 billion in 2024 and reach $3,645.286 billion by 2029, predicts the IMF. (AI image)
With a GDP of $2,255.503 billion, Italy is the 8th largest economy in the world as per IMF’s 2023 data. Italy’s economy is expected to reach a size of $2,328.028 billion in 2024 and $2,625.878 billion by 2029. According to IMF estimates, in 2024 Italy will slip a level in rankings to 9th spot with Brazil moving up. (AI image)
Brazil is currently the world’s ninth largest economy with a nominal GDP of $2,173.671 billion in 2023. In 2024, it is expected to become the 8th largest economy with a GDP of $2,331.391 billion, leaving behind Italy. By 2029, it will likely have a GDP of $3,058.227 billion. (AI image)
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