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Gold, silver futures hit fresh records on Federal probe, geopolitical tensions

January 12, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold and silver futures surged to fresh peaks in domestic and international markets on Monday (January 12, 2026), after investors flocked towards safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, as well as the U.S. Federal Reserve and its chair facing a probe. Federal Reserve Chair…

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Stock markets tumble in early trade amid weak global cues, FII outflows

December 9, 2025 admin

The 30-share BSE index Sensex plunged by 609.68 points to close at 85,102.69. The 50-share NSE index Nifty declined by 225.90 points to settle at 25,960.55. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) in line with weak global cues, continuous foreign…

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Why rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve matter to world markets

September 17, 2024 admin

When the Federal Reserve delivers a widely-anticipated interest rate cut on Wednesday (September 18, 2024), its first in four years, the move will resonate well beyond the United States. The size of a first move and the scale of overall easing remains open to debate, while a looming U.S. election is another complicating factor for…

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Japanese investors sell foreign bonds in July amid fall in U.S. yields

August 13, 2024 admin

The Japanese sold bonds while purchasing stocks.ap | Photo Credit: AP Japanese investors net sold foreign bonds for the second consecutive month in July, deterred by declining bond yields in the United States amid heightening expectations of an imminent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve to support the faltering American economy. Net sellers According…

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U.S. inflation ebbs in May as prices of goods slide

June 28, 2024 admin

A woman shops in a supermarket in Los Angeles, California, U.S. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS U.S. monthly inflation was unchanged in May as a modest increase in the cost of services was offset by the largest drop in goods prices in six months, drawing the Federal Reserve closer to start cutting interest rates later…

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U.S. Fed policy report warns on possible financial sector risks

March 1, 2024 admin

A file photo of the U.S. Federal Reserve | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Federal Reserve report released on March 1 flagged a range of what it deemed “notable” vulnerabilities in the financial markets while adding the stress that roiled the banking sector a year ago has faded considerably. The Fed also used the latest…

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World Bank says high rates threaten some countries

October 11, 2023 admin

The World Bank’s chief economist warned Wednesday that interest rate hikes could spell trouble for countries struggling to deal with debt. The U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Banks and others have raised rates and warned that they could remain high longer than expected in order to bring down elevated inflation. The International Monetary Fund…

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