Belfast: Public needle bin ‘is not a silver bullet’ for drugs issue

Belfast: Public needle bin ‘is not a silver bullet’ for drugs issue

BBC Brian Smyth said Belfast City Council workers are lifting hundreds of used needles each month A proposed trial to install a waste needle bin in Belfast city centre is not a “silver bullet” but one step to dealing with drugs issues in the city, a councillor has said. Brian Smyth was speaking ahead of … Read more

NFO Alert: DSP Mutual Fund launches Silver ETF Fund of Fund

NFO Alert: DSP Mutual Fund launches Silver ETF Fund of Fund

DSP Mutual Fund has launched its new open-ended scheme, the DSP Silver ETF Fund of Fund, designed to offer investors a convenient and structured way to gain exposure to silver through the mutual fund route.The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme is open for subscription and will close on May 9. The scheme … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: Understanding base metals and how to trade it

Learn with ETMarkets: Understanding base metals and how to trade it

Base metals, known for their abundant availability and affordability, play a significant role in various industries. Unlike precious metals such as gold and silver, base metals are easier to mine and are traded extensively on exchanges like the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Some of the most commonly traded base … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Gold and silver rally driven by Chinese and Russian buying spree: Santosh Pandey

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Gold and silver rally driven by Chinese and Russian buying spree: Santosh Pandey

“Historically global unrest leads to higher gold and silver prices , however this time addition twist has happen to this theory,” says Santosh Pandey, President & Head, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Pandey said: “Higher Yield has potential to derail equity rally globally including India, but strong dollar is good for … Read more

Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet

Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet

Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer and his health secretary have been lauding the potential of the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Given as regular injections, the treatments – Wegovy and Mounjaro – mimic a hormone that makes people less hungry. Not only could they help reduce waistlines, the prime minister and Wes Streeting said, they … Read more

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Precious metals showed mixed trends in the Indian markets today. Gold is trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) while silver prices have recorded a hike on Thursday, September 26. Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 75,234 per 10 grams, after recording a dip of Rs 79 … Read more

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Both gold and silver prices recorded a dip on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Gold futures, maturing on August 5, 2024, stood at Rs 67,746 per 10 grams on the MCX, after recording a dip of Rs 1,206 or 1.75 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 68,952. … Read more

Silver has outperformed gold in May. Is it the next big thing to bet on?

Silver has outperformed gold in May. Is it the next big thing to bet on?

Silver is possibly the most sought-after metal in the market right now. It is trading between `91,000-95,000 per kg. In fact, it has outperformed both gold and the BSE Sensex in May. This surge can be attributed to several factors, including the ripple effect of high gold prices leading to an increased demand for silver. … Read more