Central Banks News
Gold’s next big move? InCred Equities forecasts $5,000 target on central banks' buying spree
Central banks are expected to continue increasing gold purchases, viewing it as a viable alternative to the US dollar amid geopolitical tensions. Recent trends show a significant rise in gold prices, with over 1,000 tonnes accumulated annually by central banks.
3 min read16 Jul 2025Central banks ramp up buying at euro zone bond sales
EUROZONE-BONDS/OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS (GRAPHIC):GRAPHIC-Central banks ramp up buying at euro zone bond sales
3 min read16 Jul 2025Rising public debt, elevated asset valuation and geopolitical tensions may lead to fresh market shocks: RBI
The RBI's Financial Stability Report sheds light on how the rising public debt, elevated asset valuation and geopolitical risks can lead to fresh financial market shocks.
2 min read30 Jun 2025Central Banks worldwide expected to keep interest rates frozen as nations eye Israel-Iran turmoil, Trump's trade war
Central banks around the world are expected to keep the interest rates frozen in the coming week while evaluating the impact of trade disruptions from US President Donald Trump, along with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
9 min read15 Jun 2025Andy Mukherjee: What will central banks do if tokens replace money?
Monetary authorities should plan for a blockchain-led revolution. All assets and money could end up tokenized. Project Pine has shown a range of possibilities. But tokenization could complicate the monetary policy of central banks.
3 min read21 May 2025Foreign buyers dump billions in longterm US treasuries. Canada was a big seller.
Before the back-to-back selling of the world’s safest debt, foreigners had kept buying for 15 straight months.
2 min read21 Mar 2025Bank holiday tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on February 26 on account of Mahashivratri?
Bank holiday tomorrow: Banks in several states and cities will remain closed for services on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, on account of Mahashivratri to honour Lord Shiva.
2 min read25 Feb 2025What if the Fed u-turns and raises rates this year?
Investors weigh an important matter: whether barriers are stronger to raising rates—or cutting them.
3 min read15 Jan 2025Central banks remain keen buyers of gold, representatives tell bullion conference
PRECIOUS-GOLD/CENBANK:Central banks remain keen buyers of gold, representatives tell bullion conference
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared