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Canada inflation rises: CPI hits 2.4% in September amid rising food prices; Mark Carney optimistic on US tariff talks

File photo: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (Picture credit: AP) Canada’s annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent in September, slightly above analysts’ expectations, driven by rising grocery prices and moderated declines in gasoline costs, official data showed Tuesday.According to Statistics Canada, food prices rose 3.8 per cent year-on-year, marking the largest increase since…

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Gold and silver prices: Precious metals make strong comeback on Diwali; investors turn to value buying

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…

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Dhanteras 2025: Gold purchases decline in volume on high prices; Car deliveries create records

NEW DELHI: The high prices of gold and silver somewhat dampened buyer sentiments this Dhanteras as people purchased more on expectations of a further surge, even as cars, two-wheelers and consumer electronics such as televisions saw strong buying on the day considered auspicious for new purchases. Car deliveries, which peak during Dhanteras, however, were impacted…

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GST rate cuts: 30 daily-use items see bigger-than-expected price drops; government monitoring prices

Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…

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Dhanteras 2025: Silver shines brighter than gold; coin sales soar up to 40% amid record prices

Silver outshone gold this Dhanteras, with consumer demand for the white metal soaring despite record-high prices. As per news agency PTI, silver coin sales surged 35–40 per cent year-on-year, with overall value more than doubling, even as the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) projected a 15 per cent dip in gold volumes…

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Dhanteras 2025: How much will gold & silver prices rise by Dhanteras next year & should you buy this Diwali season? Top points to know

Investors who bet on gold and silver last Dhanteras and Diwali have seen bonanza returns. (AI image) Dhanteras 2025: Buying gold and silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras. The precious metals have been hitting new record highs – with gold rally backed by global uncertainty and diversification away from dollar and the silver bull…

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Dhanteras 2025: Festive buying starts; record gold prices may cut sales volumes by 15%

Gold and silver purchases began on a positive note on Saturday as the two-day Dhanteras festival kicked off, with jewellers anticipating a strong turnout both online and in stores despite record-high prices possibly cutting sales volumes by up to 15% compared with last year.Dhanteras, considered the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying…

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