Gold eases as robust US payrolls boost rate-hike bets; inflation data in focus
Gold eases as robust US payrolls boost rate-hike bets; inflation data in focus
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Gold eases as robust US payrolls boost rate-hike bets; inflation data in focus
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Melbourne, Mortgage holders know interest rates have risen over the past year, as the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to fight inflation. But mortgage holders are not alone: governments and business borrowers are facing the same pressure.Austral
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell as rising oil prices, higher bond yields and geopolitical tensions intensified inflation and interest-rate concerns. Major indexes declined, while gold, technology, auto and property stocks weakened
Japan s 10-year bond yield crossing 3% and rising US yields are raising concerns over tighter global liquidity, higher inflation and interest rates. Veteran banker Uday Kotak warned that central banks may have to expand their balance sheets, potentially pushin
U.S. Treasury yields retreated from earlier highs on Tuesday in the wake of economic data, after another rise in oil prices due to the resumption of strikes in the Iran war had reignited inflation concerns and helped trigger a global bond selloff.Yields pared

The Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) GDP growth forecast of 6.7% for 2026-27, made on August 5, is looking increasingly conservative, with economists making sharp upward revisions to their predictions after Monday s blockbuster 7.8% growth print for April-June. R
India's inflation target is unlikely to be raised, with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra suggesting a potential long-term reduction. He highlighted the success of the current inflation-targeting framework in lowering average inflation

In the fourth quarter of the last financial year, the Indian economy grew at a healthy pace, despite widespread disruptions to energy markets and global trade in March due to the West Asia conflict. In the months thereafter, even as the conflict dragged on, so
Gold and silver prices tumbled on Wednesday as fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled inflation worries and bolstered expectations of sustained high interest rates from the Federal Reserve. MCX silver futures saw a significant drop, while gold futures
Donald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates. While consumers bore the brunt, leading to inflation, the economic hit appears statistically insignificant in the short
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said the interim peace deal between Iran and the US can provide tailwinds to Indian economic growth.In its bi-annual financial stability report released on Tuesday, the central bank also said that the growth in gold imports
Pinarayi Vijayan rejected the CPI's demand for the deputy leader's post. He accused the UDF government of failing to control essential commodity prices
The Jackson Hole symposium is just around the corner, bringing together central bank chiefs to tackle the pressing issue of global inflation amidst soaring oil prices. Nvidia's earnings report is anticipated to unveil key trends in AI expenditure
Eurozone bond yields eased Friday but remained set for weekly gains amid global bond-market stress, persistent inflation and fiscal concerns. Germany s 10-year yield stood at 3.2445%
The Iran war has severely impacted global oil refining, causing diesel and gasoline prices to remain elevated. Refined product prices have surged significantly, unlike crude oil benchmarks
Bond yields in the Euro zone are on the rise amid growing inflation and concerns over fiscal spending, with French yields hitting their highest since June 2009. Investors are anxious as markets expect the US to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than pursu
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The Indian rupee faced a challenging week, depreciating against the dollar amidst mounting tensions from the Middle East conflict. Despite this, central bank interventions and steady dollar sales by state banks helped mitigate more significant losses
Gold prices have soared to a two-month peak as consumer inflation in the U.S. showed signs of cooling
Asian stocks rose after a subdued US inflation report eased concerns about imminent interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Brent snapped a six-day rally.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, with gauges in Japan and South Korea advancing
India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping consumer costs elevated. The Reserve Bank of India has adjusted its inflation prediction for FY27 down to five per
India is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide claims exchange, sources said. A regulatory panel is expected to submit recommendations by year-end as authorities seek to

Gold Rate Today: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,513 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 14,220 per gram for 22 carat gold and 11,635 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns. The price of 24K gold today, August 11, 2026, in India, stands at Rs
The Indian rupee ended the day with minimal fluctuations, influenced primarily by oil market dynamics and moves from the central bank. State-owned banks reportedly intervened by supplying dollars on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, helping to buffer the cu
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday as consumer and property shares offset weakness in technology stocks. Investors assessed fresh Chinese inflation data, which pointed to persistent deflationary pressures, for clues on Beijing s policy outlook

Amid the controversy over the blending of ethanol with petrol, BJP MP Janardan Mishra Sunday defended the Centre's policy as he questioned those opposing it: "Will pure petrol come from your father's house?" Speaking at the inauguration of new flight services
No-cost EMIs can make expensive purchases appear easier to manage, but CA Nitin Kaushik has warned that the convenience can come at the cost of long-term financial flexibility. From five-year car loans to credit card EMIs for phones and vacations, he argues th

The conflict in West Asia has cast a shadow over the Ganesh idol industry in Maharashtra s Raigad. Manufacturers and exporters of the famed, GI-tagged Pen idols are reporting delays in overseas shipments, rising freight charges and a spike in raw material and

Retail inflation has continued to edge upwards, according to the latest data, driven, in part, by the food, transportation and restaurant segments. CPI inflation stood at 4.38 per cent in June, up from 3.93 per cent the month before
India's consumer price inflation (CPI) is likely to average around 5 per cent in FY27, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expected to maintain a prolonged pause in interest rates as a stable rupee and improving foreign inflows help keep broader price pressur
India s stronger-than-expected inflation reading for June has left policymakers facing a more uncertain outlook, with renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threatening to push up oil prices and a developing El Ni o raising the risk of higher food costs
Washington: U.S. consumer inflation likely slowed in June, but that would probably offer little comfort to households or rule out an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this year, with the conflict in the Middle East still unresolved
India's retail inflation reached 4.38 percent in June, exceeding the central bank's target. Elevated food and fuel prices contributed to this significant acceleration in price pressures
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The retail inflation rate is set to breach the Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) target level of 4%, according to an analysis by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The next set of inflation data, covering June, will be released Monday (July 12)
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in more than three years in June, as companies continued to pass on higher input costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, strengthening the case for further interest rate increases by the
The US Federal Reserve meeting on June 16-17 weighed concerns around rising inflation as the lingering impact of tariffs, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the impact of AI buildout raised upside risks.The meeting was chaired by the newly appointed Fed
The Bank of Japan kept its economic assessment unchanged for all nine regions, indicating confidence in the country's recovery despite global uncertainties. The central bank said businesses are increasingly passing on higher costs to consumers, reinforcing exp
The Asian Development Bank has lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6 percent. Higher oil prices and transportation costs are impacting consumer sentiment and private demand
Gold and silver prices declined significantly in Mumbai trading on Wednesday. This retreat followed global bullion market weakness and US President Donald Trump's comments
Gold prices declined Tuesday, trading below recent highs. Investors await U.S

The southwest monsoon was 39.8 per cent below normal in June, with the all-India average rainfall of 99.5 mm the fifth lowest recorded for that month after 2014, 2009, 1926 and 1905. This month, which coincides with the peak plantings of the kharif crop, has b

Gold Rate Today: The gold price in India today stands at Rs 14,673 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 13,450 per gram for 22 carat gold and 11,005 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns. The price of 24K gold today, July 4, 2026, in India, stands at Rs 14
Nestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite facing uneven demand and rising commodity costs in FY26, the company is investing in rural and semi-urban markets to drive f
Indian consumer goods giants Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products reported resilient demand in early fiscal 2027, defying geopolitical worries and rising costs. Despite input price pressures, both companies anticipate strong revenue and profit growth, with Godre

The Allahabad High Court recently upheld an order enhancing a woman s monthly maintenance from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000, observing that it is impossible for a woman to sustain herself on such a meagre amount in the face of rising inflation. Justice Achal Sachdev d...