Chinese 'Auntie' Investors Drive Gold and Silver Frenzy
Average Chinese households, worried about economic instability, are flocking to gold and silver as safe-haven assets, driving record prices and volatility in global markets.
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Soybeans Pull Back After Rally; Traders Eye USDA Crop Report
Chicago soybean futures declined on Monday, ending a four-day rally, as South American competition and skepticism over China's purchase plans weighed on prices. Wheat and corn also edged lower ahead of the USDA's world crop report.
Gold Firm, Silver Volatile as Traders Eye US Data, Fed Cues
Gold prices are expected to remain firm while silver faces volatility as traders monitor US inflation, GDP, and Fed signals. Analysts highlight central bank buying and geopolitical risks as long-term supports.
Trump Backs Rising Home Prices, Ignites Affordability Debate
US President Donald Trump advocates for policies to increase home values, prioritizing homeowners over affordability concerns. This stance may impact voter demographics ahead of midterm elections.
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How Presidents Regretted Trying to Control Fed Chairs
President Trump's expectations for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair mirror past presidential attempts to influence monetary policy. Historical cases of Nixon-Burns, Carter-Miller, and Truman-Martin reveal three ways such pressure can backfire.
Labour Codes Drive Job Growth in India's Tier III & IV Cities
New labour legislation in India is reshaping employment distribution, with smaller cities like Kolhapur and Udaipur seeing over 55% job growth post-implementation, while metros maintain steady expansion.
Baba Vanga's 2026 Financial Crisis Prediction Sparks Global Panic
Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga's prediction of a future financial crisis linked to gold, silver, and copper prices has triggered widespread social media panic in 2026, with experts debating its validity amid market fluctuations.
Gold, Silver Prices Surge on Dollar Drop, Geopolitical Tensions
Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant rebound on Friday, February 7, with MCX gold futures rising over 2% and silver climbing nearly 3%. The rally was driven by a softer US dollar, expectations of Fed rate cuts, and ongoing geopolitical uncertain
Budget Focuses on Stability, Viksit Bharat: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states the 2026 Budget prioritizes capital expenditure, infrastructure, and structural reforms over populism, anchored by PM Modi's stability doctrine.
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India-US Trade Deal Key to Reviving Private Investment: Bhalla
Economist Surjit Bhalla argues that the India-US trade agreement is crucial for reviving private investment and shifting policy from bureaucratic control to market-led growth, essential for achieving Viksit Bharat.
Budget Tax Holiday to Boost Indian Data Centers: Sources
The Union Budget's proposed 20-year tax holiday for foreign firms using Indian data center services aims to spur massive domestic investment and alleviate global income tax concerns, according to sources.
Musk: AI and Robotics Only Fix for US Debt Crisis
Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns that America faces bankruptcy without AI and robotics to boost economic growth, citing $38.5 trillion debt and $1 trillion annual interest payments.
Chidambaram Slams Budget 2026 for Ignoring Economic Survey
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram critiques Budget 2026-27 as intellectually lazy, highlighting its failure to address Economic Survey challenges like unemployment and slow growth.
Taxpayer Trust Deficit: Fairer Rules for India's Informal Economy?
India's labour market, dominated by informal sectors like agriculture and construction, faces low and irregular incomes. This article explores whether fairer tax rules can rebuild taxpayer trust and address economic informality.
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Haryana Leads Milk Production, Minister Urges Village Cooperatives
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlights Haryana's 36% contribution to India's milk output at Kurukshetra livestock exhibition, emphasizing cooperative societies and genomic technology for breed improvement.
India's Budget Safe Harbour to Boost Electronics Manufacturing
Finance Ministry sources reveal that the proposed safe harbour regime for component warehousing in Budget 2026-27 could offer MNCs a post-tax cost structure comparable to or better than global hubs, with an effective tax rate of about 0.7% and reduced reg
PBOC Gold Purchases Continue for 15 Months as Prices Swing
The People's Bank of China added 40,000 troy ounces of gold in January, marking 15 consecutive months of official purchases. This comes as gold prices experienced historic volatility, with global central bank demand remaining a key market support.
India's Economic Resilience: Navigating Global Fragmentation
India emerges as the fastest-growing major economy with 7%+ growth in FY26, driven by domestic consumption and government spending. The automotive sector and AI adoption present key opportunities for future competitiveness.
Niti Aayog Member Praises Budget for Inclusive Growth Direction
Niti Aayog Member Arvind Virmani highlights the Union Budget's focus on sustained, fast, and inclusive growth through skilling, services, and FTAs, emphasizing job creation and middle-class advancement.
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SBI Research: Monitor Inflation in FY27 with New CPI Series
SBI Research highlights the need to monitor inflation trends in FY27 as India adopts a new CPI series with a 2024 base year, impacting RBI monetary policy decisions and economic forecasts.
Silver Prices Plunge, Experts Warn of Major Correction
Silver rates opened with a large downside gap in Asian markets, hitting lows before a partial recovery. Market experts attribute the pressure to easing US-Iran tensions and a stronger US Dollar, predicting a potential 75-80% crash from recent peaks.
Urban Consumer Confidence Declines Amid Inflation Fears: RBI
The latest RBI survey reveals a marginal decline in urban consumer confidence, driven by growing caution over economic conditions and inflation. Rural sentiment remains resilient, but inflation concerns persist across both urban and rural households.
Budget 2026 Focuses on Future Employability Skills
The Union Budget 2026 shifts focus from headline job numbers to equipping citizens with sustainable, formal employment skills, signaling a strategic approach to workforce development.
RBI Raises GDP Growth Forecast to 7.4%, Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India has revised its GDP growth projection for the current fiscal year upward to 7.4% while maintaining the repo rate at 5.25%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals.
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Experts Analyze Union Budget's Focus on Trade and AI
Experts at an Andhra University seminar highlighted the Union Budget's forward-looking signals, including digitization of customs, AI integration, and globally aligned trade policies, while noting fiscal discipline and reduced tax burdens for students.
Onion, Potato, Tomato Prices Drop Below 40 in Chennai
Retail prices of onions, potatoes, and tomatoes have fallen below 40 per kilogram in Chennai due to increased supply from states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh at the Koyambedu wholesale market.
Gold, Silver Prices Fall Sharply in India Amid Profit-Taking
Gold and silver prices dropped sharply in India on Friday, with silver plunging nearly 5% and gold falling over 2%, as investors booked profits. Domestic declines contrasted with a recovery in global markets later in the day.
Gold Recovers as Silver Faces Pressure Amid Market Swings
Gold prices rebounded sharply on Friday, driven by US rate cut expectations and geopolitical talks, while silver extended its losing streak amid high volatility and margin hikes.
India's Forex Reserves Hit Record $723.77 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.36 billion to reach an unprecedented peak of $723.774 billion for the week ended January 30, 2026, as per RBI data.
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India's Tax Holiday: A Game-Changer for Cloud Infrastructure?
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a 21-year tax holiday for foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres, aiming to boost investment. However, success hinges on complementary reforms in power, land, and regulatory infrastructure.
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