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Gold rates hit record highs! Prices hit $4,379.93 per ounce; US credit worries, China tensions fuel safe-haven rush

Gold soared to record levels as renewed concerns over US credit quality and escalating US-China tensions drove investors toward safe-haven assets.Gold surged 1.2 per cent to $4,379.93 per ounce on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain since 2008 and extending a rally that began in August. The surge was underpinned by expectations of steep…

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Commodity market boost: Sebi plans to boost institutional participation; derivatives and bonds in focus

Markets regulator Sebi is taking steps to enhance institutional participation in both agricultural and non-agricultural commodity markets, aiming to make them more appealing for hedging activities, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday, PTI reported.Speaking at the Bloomberg Forum for Investment Management, Pandey said, “We are looking to enhance institutional participation to make this…

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‘I’m not a gold buyer, but…’: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, long a gold skeptic, now sees ‘semi-rational’ in buying it; what he said

Dimon expressed a measured view on gold ownership whilst acknowledging its potential value in current circumstances. Jamie Dimon, the JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO, who is long known to be a skeptic on gold investment, has said that he now sees a ‘semi-rational’ in having the yellow metal as part of your investment portfolio.Gold prices…

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Gold & silver outlook: Are precious metal prices set to hold steady amid dollar swings? Anand Rathi expert shares insights

Gold prices are likely to stay firm amid global uncertainty, with the dollar and rupee expected to trade in narrow ranges as tariff tensions and geopolitical risks keep markets volatile, Director of Commodities and Currencies at Anand Rathi, Naveen Mathur, said in an interview with ET.He noted that the dollar index, which touched a three-month…

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Mortgage trends: US 30-year rate slips to 6.27% this week; housing sales remain sluggish

The average long-term US mortgage rate declined again this week, hovering just above its lowest level for 2025, as easing Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate expectations continued to bring relief to borrowers, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.Freddie Mac said on Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.27% from…

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Digital gold vs jewellery: Experts weigh in on costs, safety & returns; what you need to know

As Diwali and Dhanteras approach, gold continues to remain a preferred investment and a symbol of tradition in India. While most consumers buy gold in the form of jewellery, coins, and bars during the festive season, digital gold has been attracting attention from investors seeking convenience and systematic wealth accumulation.Digital gold allows investors to benefit…

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