New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The ongoing conflict in the Gulf — involving Israel, Iran, and US assets in the region — could have far-reaching economic consequences, including global recessionary pressures, rising inflation and financial market turbulence, a report by SBI Research said on Saturday.However, domestic financial markets have been supported by RBI interventions such as smoothing of G-sec yields and management of rupee volatility.It, however, warned that prolonged conflict could still p…
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) In a dramatic rally, the gold prices have surpassed $5,000 an ounce, hitting another record high amid heightened global uncertainties.The safe-haven metal reached $5,026 an ounce in trading, as silver reached $102 an ounce for the first time. In January 2024, Gold stood at just above $2,000 an ounce.Precious metals continue to trade in a structurally strong bull market as we move deeper into 2026, with momentum firmly intact despite intermittent corrections and elevated …
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Silver prices have continued their remarkable rally, rising another 22 per cent in January so far, strengthening investor interest and keeping the white metal firmly in focus. The sharp surge has helped silver emerge as the top performer among major asset classes, supported by strong demand and multiple positive global factors.After an extraordinary 170 per cent rise earlier, MCX silver prices have maintained strong momentum this month.From the April close of Rs 95,917, sil…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Commodities emerged as the best-performing asset class in India in 2025, outperforming equities, bonds and most traditional assets, a report showed on Friday.The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals — particularly silver and gold — were the primary drivers of performance, supported by policy uncertainty, currency volatility, strong institutional participation, and persistent supply constraints.Domestic silver prices surged by…
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) In a year marked by heightened global uncertainty, precious metals delivered exceptional returns for investors, with silver emerging as a surprise winner.Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent — outperforming gold — which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year.With equity markets facing volatility, both metals strengthened their position as preferred safe investment options, but silver clearly outshone all traditional choices.Gold’s strong per…