Titan’s jewellery arm, anchored by its largest brand, reported a striking 41% jump in business — a gain largely attributed to higher average selling prices rather than a surge in new buyers. The result points to a shift in how customers are spending in the jewellery market: buying pricier pieces rather than simply more items. … Read more
The market value of household gold has risen sharply and now stands at nearly 80% of national GDP. This reflects both decades of steady accumulation by families and a recent surge in gold prices. The result is a huge stock of private wealth held in the form of jewelry, coins and bars, with broad implications … Read more
Gold’s role as a hedge stays intact despite slower price gains Gold may not be racing higher at the same pace it did in past rallies, but many analysts still see it as a reliable hedge against economic uncertainty. Ongoing central bank purchases, persistent worries about inflation and rising global debt levels are all keeping … Read more
Commodities Poised for Aggressive Trading After Major Geopolitical News Markets are expected to open with heightened activity on Monday as traders react to volatile geopolitical headlines. Analysts say commodities will be among the most actively traded assets after reports that the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. That development has pushed … Read more
Markets can shift quickly when economic data, central-bank signals or geopolitical news arrive. In such moments, a cautious stance often makes sense. For many traders, that means avoiding new positions until the picture becomes clearer. Why holding off on new trades can be smart Entering a fresh position without clear confirmation increases the risk of … Read more
Metals Faces a Tug of War: Fed Easing and Dollar Weakness vs. Index Rebalancing Metals markets are starting the year with an interesting split between bullish fundamentals and short-term technical pressures. Traders say the landscape looks favorable for metals if the United States moves ahead with further interest-rate cuts and the dollar weakens. At the … Read more
Why sustainability alignment matters for investors Investments that are closely aligned with sustainability goals tend to attract steady interest from both public and private sources. Policymakers, institutional investors, and corporations increasingly prioritize decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and social outcomes. That alignment can translate into more predictable policy support, longer investment horizons, and broader access to capital … Read more
China now produces more than 80% of the world’s solar panels and cells, a concentration that is reshaping the global renewable energy market. This dominance lowers costs and speeds deployment, but it also creates strategic and supply-chain challenges for governments, utilities, developers and investors. How China built its lead China’s rise in solar manufacturing was … Read more
Silver jumps Rs 4,000 to Rs 2,41,400 per kilogram Silver prices rose sharply, climbing by ₹4,000 to close at ₹2,41,400 per kilogram. That represents an increase of about 1.7% from the previous level of ₹2,37,400 per kg. In everyday terms, the move puts silver at roughly ₹2,414 per 10 grams or about ₹241.40 per gram. … Read more
Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $4,372.02 per ounce as of 03:57 GMT, regaining ground after touching a record high of $4,549.71 on December 26. The move highlights ongoing investor interest in the precious metal as markets weigh inflation, central bank actions, and shifting expectations for interest rates. Why gold rose again Several factors tend to … Read more