Gold prices climbed to a record high on Monday after U.S. economic data last week cemented bets that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates twice this year. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.6% at $2,430.19 per ounce, as of 0118 GMT. Bullion hit a record high of 2,440.49 earlier in the session. *…
Gold prices edged up for a second session on Tuesday, after recent economic data boosted bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates later this year. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.2% at $2,327.11 per ounce, as of 0034 GMT. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.2% to $2,336.20. * Traders are pricing in a 64%…
Are you being overcharged on loan interest? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified instances of unfair lending practices by banks and other financial institutions when it comes to charging interest on loans. In response, the RBI has issued a directive urging these institutions to correct their practices and ensure fair treatment of borrowers.Here…
Mumbai: RBI‘s monetary policy committee on Friday decided to keep interest rates on hold for the seventh successive meeting, stating that “growth has surpassed all projections but cautioned that food price uncertainties continue to weigh on the inflation trajectory going forward”. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, “Two years ago, when inflation was at its peak…
Public Provident Fund: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is popular because of its attractive interest rates and tax benefits, especially for small savers. You can deposit as little as Rs 500 or up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a PPF account.PPF provides tax exemption under section 80C of the Income Tax Act, and its…
Debt funds explained: If investing in fixed income instruments is your financial goal, then debt funds should be considered. But, let’s first understand what are debt funds, what are the various types and what are the benefits of putting your money into them?Debt funds are schemes that invest in fixed income instruments like corporate/government bonds,…
Gold prices touched a record high on Monday after data showed that U.S. inflation moderated in February, boosting bets for the Federal Reserve‘s June interest rate cut. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold rose 1% at $2,255.39 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT. Bullion hit a record high of $2,256.09 per ounce earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures…
Representative image It’s the beginning of the festive and wedding season. The one item Indians love to splurge on during this period is the yellow metal. The markets are decked up and sellers are offering incentives to lure customers at a time when gold prices are rocketing. Will they buy more or less when a…
