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File photo-Fed Chair Powell The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged, holding its benchmark lending rate at 3.5% to 3.75%.The decision was not unanimous. Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran dissented, favouring a quarter-point rate cut. The decision comes after the central bank cut rates at three consecutive meetings late last year….
Gold prices surged to fresh lifetime highs on Wednesday as a sharp fall in the US dollar and renewed geopolitical tensions drove strong safe-haven demand, while silver extended its record-breaking rally in futures trade.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract rose Rs 4,730, or 3 per cent, to touch a…
When the American Cancer Society talks about improved 5-year cancer survival rates, it sounds like good news. And it is. As per the 75th annual Cancer Statistics report by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers in the mid-1970s, the 5-year cancer survival rate was 50% and now it’s 70%, meaning that 7 in 10 people diagnosed…
Actress Khushbu has lauded Vikram Prabhu’s performance in the content-driven film ‘Sirai’, calling it a ‘silent blockbuster’ and a must-watch. Despite a modest opening in December 2025, the film achieved box-office success through positive word-of-mouth. Khushbu praised the film’s tight direction, perfect casting, and Vikram Prabhu’s restrained yet bold portrayal, highlighting its impact even on…
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump’s pressure to slash levels as it guards against threats to its independence.The central bank has cut rates three consecutive times since September as the jobs market weakened, bringing them to…
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
Gold futures surged to a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global prices as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade war tensions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract soared by Rs 7,774, or 5.16 per cent, to hit an all-time…
Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Tuesday as renewed fears of a potential US–EU trade war pushed investors towards safe-haven assets amid rising global uncertainty.The rally followed tariff threats by US President Donald Trump against European nations opposing his Greenland move, triggering risk aversion across global markets. Precious metal extended gains from the…
Gold prices remained high on Monday as investors continued to seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainties.Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record levels as escalating geopolitical risks and shifting US monetary expectations boosted demand for safe-haven assets. Renewed unrest in Iran, fresh US tariff threats against several European countries over Greenland…
Gold prices edged lower in the domestic market on Friday, with profit-taking setting in after bullion retreated from record levels in overseas trade amid a firmer US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February contract fell Rs 520, or 0.36 per cent, to Rs 1,42,601 per 10 grams, with volumes…
