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TopicGold prices

Topic: Gold prices

Gold prices jumped up 17% in the last 7 years. And it isn’t going to stop

Economic analysts around the world are pointing to significant changes in global monetary and financial conditions behind the surge in gold prices.

Gold prices near 2-week high as weak US jobs data raises rate cut possibilities

The dollar index traded near a one-week low, making gold more affordable to holders of other currencies. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note also hit a one-month low.

How govt bet on gold bonds, got hit by 930% spike in liabilities & is now furiously backtracking

Sovereign Gold Bond scheme was meant to reduce physical gold imports & provide govt a cheaper borrowing option. But gold imports haven’t gone down while govt liability has surged.

Watch CutTheClutter: How 42% gold price rise in 13 months is linked to geopolitical turmoil in Trump era

In Episode 1612, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how ongoing global financial uncertainty, inflation & weakening dollar are making gold the preferred asset for long-term security.

Gold hits record high as US rate cut bets and election jitters spur demand

Lower interest rates and geopolitical tensions tend to support bullion, which yields no interest and is considered a safe asset.

India’s duty cut to revive gold demand after weak June quarter, World Gold Council says

Duty cut brought down domestic prices of gold last week to Rs 67,500 ($806.20) per 10 grams, their lowest in 4 months, from a record high of Rs 74,777 earlier this month.

Gold dust in diapers, secret land routes, high-seas drops — what’s behind gold smuggling surge in India

A well-oiled nexus of carriers, receivers, airline & airport personnel keeps the racket running. As import duties & gold prices increase, the smuggling market becomes more lucrative. Read ThePrint investigation.

‘Fawning’ media got poll predictions wrong & what a Modi visit to Kremlin means for geopolitics

Global media also reports declining gold sales amid soaring prices in India and predicts a drop in LNG imports as rain cools homes & reduces power demand.

Modi govt plans tweak to Gold Monetisation Scheme, wants you to share price-fluctuation risk

Launched in 2015, GMS allows people to deposit their idle gold with an RBI-designated bank & earn interest on it, much like in a fixed deposit scheme.

Gold nears 19-month high as ban on Russian oil & concerns over inflation, growth boost demand

Bullion has gained 12% in 2022 and is closing in on a record as investors seek a store of value amid the threat of an inflationary shock to the global economy.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.