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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Gold prices dipped 5.89 per cent during the week, over successive sessions of profit booking and stronger dollar.On Friday, MCX gold April futures added 0.23 per cent while MCX silver May futures declined 1.72 per cent. Currently gold futures stand at Rs 1,44,825, while silver futures at Rs 2,27,470 per kg.The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,47,218 on Friday, down from Rs 1,56,436 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewel…

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened higher on Friday, extending gains for the second consecutive trading session while tracking positive global cues.As of 9.30 am, the Sensex added 132 points, or 0.16 per cent to reach 82,440 and the Nifty advanced 52 points, or 0.21 per cent to 25,342.Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 added 0.32 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 0.24 per cent.All sectoral indices were trading in the…

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund said it would assess Japan’s external sector, including exchange rate issues, during its upcoming Article IV consultation mission, while declining to comment on “day-to-day market movements” in the yen.“We will actually be starting the Article IV Consultation mission with Japan next week,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, said at the Fund’s press briefing.“The Article IV mission will take plac…

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The rates of gold and silver surged by over 1 per cent to hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand, notably due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions.MCX gold February futures rose 1.2 per cent to an all‑time high of Rs 1,38,381 per 10 grams and were up 1.01 per cent as of 10.48 am.MCX silver surged 1.7 per cent to a record high of Rs 2,16,596 per kilogram and was up 1.30 per cent as of 10.48 am. The dollar index had declined 0.20 per cent during th…

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Driven by reports on expected US ‌Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and strong safe haven demand among investors, spot gold ‍went up to a record high of $4,383.73 per ounce on Monday.In 2025, gold has seen a meteoric rise, up around 67 per cent amid geopolitical uncertainties and tariffs.According to analysts, gold and silver prices advanced last week and began the new week by touching fresh lifetime highs in both domestic and international markets.The rally followed…