Copper demand in the United States and India is set to outpace China over the next ten years, even as growth slows in the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. While China will continue to lead the market, analysts say that other regions and factors are likely to play a bigger role in shaping global…
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…
China’s top leaders, including President Xi Jinping, are meeting on Monday for one of the country’s most important political gatherings, the fourth plenum of the Communist Party. The meeting will last four days and finalise the five-year plan for 2026–2030, which will guide China’s economic and technological policies.Timing of the gathering is crucial as it…
China has long criticised the United States for overstepping its boundaries to control foreign companies. Yet this month, Beijing did almost the same thing.To push back against Washington’s trade battle, China is now adopting US-style tactics.The south Asian giant announced a move, similar to the US, under which foreign firms must now get the Chinese…
Gold and silver made a strong comeback on Monday after briefly pulling back from record highs. Amid ongoing global uncertainties, investors returned to value buying, seeking safety in gold and silver as reliable haven assets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures rose Rs 982, or 0.77%, to Rs 1,27,990 per 10 grams, with…
Asian markets rose on Monday, boosted by Japan’s Nikkei, as the country moves closer to naming its first female prime minister. Investors are also watching US inflation data due this week, expected to have only a minor impact on plans for further rate cuts. Nikkei rallied 1383 points, up 2.9% to reach 48,965. Hong Kong’s…
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but only if Beijing agrees “to do things” for the United States. These concessions include buying more US soybeans, halting restrictions on rare earth minerals, and other security concerns. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, “They’re paying…
Supply tightness continues in the market however, premiums in ETFs, physical continue to ease off weighing on domestic exchange prices as well. (AI image) Gold price prediction in Diwali week: Gold prices are likely to trade range-bound in the Diwali week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here…
The Chinese economy dipped to its weakest pace in the year to less than 5%, dragged down by sluggish domestic demand and tensions with the US.According to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, the economy grew 4.8% from July to September, marking the slowest period since the third quarter of 2024….
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the Diwali week (starting October 20, 2025) are Hyundai Motor, and Laurus Labs. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside(%) Hyundai Motor 2349 2979 27% Laurus Labs 901 1010 12%…