Experts see near-term volatility and decisions on rate hikes influencing the outlook of gold prices. (AI image) Gold prices have crashed around 30% from their all-time peaks seen in January this year. Silver is down more than 50%! At present, gold is trading at a seven month low in international markets.In January 2026, gold prices … Read more
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 4.1% in the 12 months through May, up from 3.8% in April, data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis showed on Thursday. US inflation accelerated above the 4% mark for the first time in three years in … Read more
Exports from the region are expected to reach about 2.4 million metric tonnes (508,000 barrels per day) this month, more than 20% higher than in May, according to Kpler and LSEG data cited by Reuters. However, shipments remain well below the pre-conflict monthly average of 5.5-6 million tonnes. Middle Eastern fuel oil exports are set … Read more
Investors planning their trades for the week should take note that the stock market will remain closed on Friday, June 26, on account of Muharram. Trading on the equities segment takes place on all days of the week, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance. As a result, the stock market … Read more
What began as a crypto heist operated from North Korea spiralled into a web of transactions linked to Iran’s central bank!The trail started with investigators tracking the movement of the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit across the crypto ecosystem. Along the way, they found two wallets linked to the Central Bank of Iran, before the … Read more
Just like the SPR creates storage reserves, there is now a need to create another SPR- Strategic Pricing Reserves. (AI image) By Col Rajeev Agarwal (Retired), Senior Research Consultant, CRFWith the signing of the MoU by President Trump and President Pezeshkian on 16 June and the operationalisation of the Roadmap of 60 days, there is … Read more
Before making a choice, be informed of the tax slabs and also how the math to deciding the correct tax regime works: (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Before filing your income tax return for FY 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), it’s important to know which tax regime will result in lower tax outgo – new … Read more
As global crude benchmarks had earlier surged beyond the $100 per barrel mark, air travel became costlier due to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and surcharges. However, with crude prices now falling close to pre-war levels, questions are rising over what this could mean for fuel charges across the country.The Union … Read more
MUMBAI: Amazon chief Andy Jassy is stepping up the company’s quick commerce push in India, having lost a lot of ground to local competitors Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto and amid an aggressive ramp up of Minutes by e-commerce rival Flipkart.Jassy, who is on his first visit to India since assuming the CEO’s office in … Read more
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Olectra Greentech, GAIL, and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have been picked as the top 3 stocks to buy today on June 25, 2026 by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management. The expert has shared his views on … Read more