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Gold prices lowest in almost two weeks as US bond yields rise

Gold prices are proving resilient -- gaining more than 6% this year -- as political and economic risks push investors toward the haven asset.

Gold investors bet against US Fed as Russia-Ukraine war threatens paradigm shift

Gold buyers piling into exchange-traded funds are taking a pessimistic view of the US Federal Reserve’s ability to cool decades-high inflation without hurting the economy.

Gold rises to 5-week high as risk of US recession boosts demand for haven asset

The possibility of a de facto EU embargo on Russian gas and threat of some curbs on crude in Europe’s next sanctions package bolstered both commodities.

Gold held gains after Russia Ukraine talks failed to resolve ongoing conflict between countries

Gold and various other commodities have fallen from recent highs. Concerns remain over threat of an inflationary shock to global economy as Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates.

Gold surges above $2,000 as war in Ukraine boosts demand for haven

Bullion is extending gains after posting biggest weekly advance since July 2020 amid concerns that the penalties against Russia could dim global growth & further stoke inflation.

Modi govt rethinks Gold Monetisation Scheme, feels it’s too expensive, hasn’t achieved aim

RBI has been asked to conduct a structural review of the scheme, including its rationale, associated high costs, and desirability of its continuation.

Gold price rises to 3-month high amid geopolitical tensions over Ukraine

Bullion’s appeal as a store of value and an inflation hedge has seen its price hold up, despite the efforts to defuse the Ukraine situation.

Gold holds decline as bond yields climb on expected Fed rate hikes

Gold is holding above $1,800 an ounce after dropping for the first time in three years in 2021 as central banks globally started dialing back on pandemic-era stimulus.

Gold price rises in US market as investors look to tighten monetary policy amid Omicron threat

As US tackles the hottest inflation since the 1980s, officials this month floated raising rates in March and the potential need to hike as many as five times this year.

Gold holds biggest decline in six weeks as bond yields surge

Ten-year Treasuries had the worst start to a year in more than a decade, with yields rising 12 basis points Monday, the largest first-day jump since 2009.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.