Global Financial Markets

Global Financial Markets: A Research-Based Book is a comprehensive contribution to the study of international finance, developed to serve a broad audience of research scholars, academics, policymakers, and finance professionals. It blends theoretical rigor with empirical insight, making it a valuable resource for those engaged in advanced research, institutional policymaking, and strategic decision-making in financial […]

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Finance

The financial world is undergoing a profound transformation. At the center of this change lies a force that is both disruptive and revolutionary—Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the global financial ecosystem adapts to increasingly complex market conditions, regulatory landscapes, and data-driven strategies, AI, particularly Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), has emerged not merely as

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Factor Analysis

The Factor Analysis (FA) will be applied for the identification of the core factors affecting the dependent variable. This technique is considered appropriate as it requires no preexisting of functional relationships and is a well-known for data reduction. It is used to reduce large number of variables into a few numbers of core factors.  Before

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Performance Evaluation of Technical Analysis in the Nepalese Stock Market: Implications for Investment Strategies

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to examine the performance of five widely used technical indicators on Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) indexes. Specifically, the study evaluates indicators such as the simple moving average, moving average convergence and divergence, relative strength index, stochastic oscillator, and Bollinger Band. Design/methodology/approach: The study utilizes a descriptive and quantitative research design.

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Structural Stability of the Relationship between Indirect Taxes and Government Expenditure in Nepal: Implications for Fiscal Policy

Abstract: This study uses time series data of Nepal from fiscal years 1974/75 to 2017/18 to examine the dynamics of the relationship between indirect taxes and government spending. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect size of Value Added Tax (VAT), excise, and customs duties in predicting Nepal’s budget deficit. The

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Brand Loyalty among Mobile Users

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence brand loyalty among young mobile phone users. The study establishes a conceptual framework and tests hypotheses with a sample of 315 respondents from mobile phone users of various brands to explore the factors influencing brand loyalty. A structured questionnaire is used to gather data,

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Navigating the New Normal: Performance of Stock Market during Pandemic

Abstract This study analyzes the effect of COVID-19 on the Nepalese stock market. It utilizes data from January 23, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and examines variables such as confirmed cases, deaths, lockdowns, and interest rates. The results reveal a significant negative impact of COVID-19 related variables, interest rates, and lockdowns on the stock market

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The liquidity paradox in Nepalese banks

Abstract: This study analyzes the influence of bank-specific and macroeconomic variables on liquidity in commercial banks in Nepal. Using pooled cross-sectional data from ten sample banks for the period 2011/12 to 2016/17, with sixty observations, the study employs a causal-comparative and descriptive research design as its methodology. The study concludes that bank-specific and macroeconomic variables

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