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Ujjwal Maheshwari

Ujjwal Maheshwari is a Sydney-based financial writer at Stocks Down Under, where he has covered ASX and forex markets for over three years. He specialises in breaking down complex market developments into clear, accessible analysis for everyday investors.

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Currency

Australian Dollar Surges on RBA Hike: Which ASX Stocks Win and Lose from a Stronger Currency?

Australian dollar: ASX winners and losers to watch The Australian dollar jumped above US$0.70 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates. The RBA lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% in a unanimous 9-0 vote. This marks a big shift in direction. Just last year, the RBA cut rates three…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 4, 20260Comments

Bank Stocks

RBA Hikes Rates to 3.85%: 3 ASX Bank Stocks Set to Benefit from Higher Interest Rates

ASX bank stocks: Who wins from higher rates? The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, marking the first increase since November 2023 following a brief period of rate relief in 2025. The decision was unanimous, with all nine board members voting in favour as inflation…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 4, 20260Comments

Market news

RBA Set to Hike Rates: Which ASX Sectors Face the Biggest Impact?

RBA’s expected rate hike could shift ASX winners and losers The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on February 3, 2026, and for the first time in over a year, a rate hike looks likely. With the cash rate currently sitting at 3.60%, economists at CBA, Westpac, and ANZ expect the RBA to lift rates to…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Silver stocks

Silver Price Crashes 30% to US$78: Is This A Buying Opportunity for ASX Silver Stocks?

Silver price tumbles to around US$78 Silver price just had its worst day in 45 years. On January 30, the metal crashed 31.4% from a record US$121 per ounce to around US$78.50, wiping out weeks of gains in just hours. It was the biggest single-day drop since the infamous Hunt Brothers collapse in 1980. ASX…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Gold Stocks

Gold price Crashes 15% in Historic Selloff: 5 ASX Gold Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Gold price drops 15% in a sharp selloff Gold price just had its worst week in more than ten years. The precious metal crashed from a record high of around US$5,600 per ounce to below US$4,700—a drop of more than 15% in just two trading sessions. Silver fell even harder, plunging 30% in a single…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Crashes to $75,000: How ASX Investors Can Play the Dip Through These 4 ETFs

Bitcoin drops to US$75,000 as ASX-listed ETFs offer regulated exposure Bitcoin has fallen below US$80,000 for the first time since April 2025, briefly touching US$75,000 over the weekend. The world's largest cryptocurrency is now down roughly 40 per cent from its October 2025 peak near US$126,000, marking its fourth straight monthly decline, the longest losing…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 3, 20260Comments

ASX sector outlook for FY27 showing energy, gold, AI, defence and rare earths stocks to watch

Safe Stocks

5 Beaten-Down ASX Stocks That Could Bounce Back with a Vengeance in February 2026!

ASX Stocks That Could Bounce in February The start of 2026 has been brutal for several quality ASX names. While gold remains at historic levels after testing record highs near US$5,600 per ounce in late January, before a sharp correction towards the US$5,100 mark as February began, a handful of stocks have been punished by…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 2, 20260Comments

Market news

Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) Surges 5% on $850M QMS Deal: Is This Media Turnaround a Buy?

Nine Entertainment bets big on digital billboards as it exits radio Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC) jumped 5% on Friday after announcing a major shake-up that tells investors exactly where management sees the future of Australian media. The company is spending A$850 million to buy digital billboard operator QMS Media while selling off its iconic radio…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 2, 20260Comments

Healthcare Stocks

Is it Time to Buy ResMed (ASX:RMD)? It is Crushing the Ozempic Fear Narrative with New Data!

ResMed data shows GLP-1 users use CPAP more Is it time to buy ResMed (ASX: RMD)? Well, the company is having good momentum right now - it delivered another strong quarter, beating analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings. The stock currently trades around A$37.50 on the ASX. But the bigger story for investors is…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 2, 20260Comments

Iron Ore Stocks

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Posts Record 3.9M Tonne Quarter as Green Steel Plant Enters Commissioning- Time to Buy?

Champion Iron’s Record Quarter Sets Up a Green Steel Catalyst Champion Iron (ASX: CIA) delivered record quarterly sales of 3.9 million dry metric tonnes in Q3 FY2026, generating C$472.3 million (approximately A$515 million) in revenue. For investors watching the premium iron ore space, this quarter marks a potential turning point. The company's DRPF plant is…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 2, 20260Comments

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Australian Dollar Surges on RBA Hike: Which ASX Stocks Win and Lose from a Stronger Currency?

RBA Hikes Rates to 3.85%: 3 ASX Bank Stocks Set to Benefit from Higher Interest Rates

RBA Set to Hike Rates: Which ASX Sectors Face the Biggest Impact?

Silver Price Crashes 30% to US$78: Is This A Buying Opportunity for ASX Silver Stocks?

Gold price Crashes 15% in Historic Selloff: 5 ASX Gold Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Bitcoin Crashes to $75,000: How ASX Investors Can Play the Dip Through These 4 ETFs

5 Beaten-Down ASX Stocks That Could Bounce Back with a Vengeance in February 2026!

Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) Surges 5% on $850M QMS Deal: Is This Media Turnaround a Buy?

Is it Time to Buy ResMed (ASX:RMD)? It is Crushing the Ozempic Fear Narrative with New Data!

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Posts Record 3.9M Tonne Quarter as Green Steel Plant Enters Commissioning- Time to Buy?

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