The easing of tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, ending strongly in India’s favor without much escalation, strongly impacted the markets in a positive way. Nifty registering its biggest single-day gains in recent history. The markets maintained those gains and built on them further during the week. While the Nifty moved in … Read more
As geopolitical tensions have started easing out, the demand for safe-haven buying has witnessed a sharp decline as Gold June futures contracts at MCX hit a day’s low of Rs 92,975/10 grams. This marks a sharp fall of nearly Rs 6,500 for the yellow metal from its peak of Rs 99,358/10 grams, made on April … Read more
Mumbai: Net sales of Indian bonds by overseas investors surged the highest in April since the inclusion of local debt on global bond indices, reflecting the undiminished allure of higher returns in the US, and the impact of escalating tensions with Pakistan toward the latter half of the month, market experts said. Reversing four months … Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened sharply lower on Thursday after India imposed a series of tough diplomatic measures on Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The benchmark KSE-100 index dropped 2.12%, or 2,485.85 points to 114,740.29 within the first five minutes of trading, as investors reacted to the escalating geopolitical … Read more
In a year brimming with global economic uncertainty, gold has emerged as the undeniable winner—surging past the Rs 1,00,000 mark in domestic markets and leaving traditional investments like fixed deposits and even equities far behind. While Indian FDs continue to offer modest returns in the average range of 6-8%, the yellow metal has delivered double-digit … Read more
Gold has held a special place in the hearts and home of Indian buyers. It is more than a metal. Gold prices in India and globally have been hitting all-time highs in recent weeks, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, fears of recession, a weakening U.S. dollar, and continued central bank buying. Despite this rally, gold … Read more
Active equity mutual funds in India are registering unprecedented cash levels as fund managers exercise caution amid a market fraught with uncertainties. Based on ACEMF data, cash holdings in 506 active equity schemes reached a record high of Rs 1.81 lakh crore in March, up from Rs 1.69 lakh crore in February. Despite consistent investor … Read more
Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund — warned over the weekend that the global balance of power is undergoing a historic shift, echoing patterns seen in the rise and fall of past empires. In a post shared on social media, Dalio implied that the United States is … Read more
Gold prices in India reached a new all-time high on Wednesday, March 19, crossing Rs 90,000 per 10 grams. This increase is attributed to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, uncertainties in global trade, and anticipation regarding the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has been a … Read more
Gold prices hovered near a record high on Tuesday, supported by safe-haven demand amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans which could fuel inflation and escalate a global trade war. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was little changed at $2,949.46 an ounce as of 0105 GMT, about $7 shy of the all-time high of … Read more