Planes, iPhones, soda cans, electric cars and appliances, aluminium is key to modern life and the global economy. It is trading at a three-year high, near $2,900 per metric ton.
Gold has a track record of increasing in value in times of market stress. Owning gold is also rooted in Indian and Chinese cultures, 2 of the world’s largest markets for the metal, where jewellery & bars are passed down through generations.
The retreat in prices this week, while huge for such a steady asset, has still only brought gold back to where it was little more than a week ago. The metal is still up this month, and has gained about 55% this year.
Gold is now firmly established as another investment asset, along with stocks and bonds. These days, its investment role is as part of a diversified portfolio, not as a hedge.
The gold price today in Mysore isn’t just a plain number, it’s an opportunity to maximise your investments. Learn how to make informed buying, selling, and borrowing decisions based on the gold rate today
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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