In the last five years silver has outperformed even gold, returning almost 178%.
2 min read24 Mar 2025According to market experts, weak inflation data, and U.S. economic concerns, gold and silver rallies reflect growing risks. The Fed’s actions will be a key driver of market sentiment in the near term, shaping global economic expectations.
2 min read19 Mar 2025Gold futures on the MCX exchange gained on Tuesday, March 17, ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Wednesday, March 19. US Dollar was weak on Monday fueling the gold’s further rise.
2 min read17 Mar 2025Gold, silver rates today: According to experts, these five triggers are fueling gold and silver rates today — Economic uncertainty, weakness in the US dollar, US Fed rate cut buzz, gold buying by central banks, and investors’ shift from equities to gold
3 min read16 Mar 2025Gold prices reached a new peak on March 14, climbing to ₹88,280 per 10 grams on the MCX. Spot gold surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time, driven by economic concerns and central bank purchases, with forecasts predicting prices may reach $3,500 by 2025.
3 min read14 Mar 2025The AUM of Silver ETFs has crossed the ₹13,500 crore mark by January 2025. In a little over three years, 12 silver ETFs have been launched by fund houses, with over six lakh folios.
2 min read14 Mar 2025Silver prices are rising, prompting increased investor interest. Zerodha Fund House will launch the Zerodha Silver ETF from March 10-18, 2025, to track domestic silver prices. The ETF aims to offer a diversified investment opportunity amid global economic changes.
2 min read10 Mar 2025Silver prices are projected to rise to ₹1.17 lakh within 12 months, driven by declining US interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties, and industrial demand. Analysts note silver’s strong performance, with a 41% increase since December 2022, outpacing the Nifty 50’s 26% gain.
3 min read7 Mar 2025Gold prices have surged 2.15% in February, reaching $2,858 per ounce, amid rising trade tensions and investor uncertainty. Despite a recent decline, gold remains up 9% this year, highlighting its appeal as a safe investment in volatile markets.
3 min read3 Mar 2025Gold Prices Today: Spot gold last fell 1.8 per cent to $2,998.18 an ounce, hitting its lowest level since February 17, earlier in the session. The weakness came due to trade war concerns among investors.
3 min read25 Feb 2025The 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
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