Category : Economy


How Presidents Regretted Trying to Control Fed Chairs

President Trump's expectations for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair mirror past presidential attempts to influence monetary policy. Historical cases of Nixon-Burns, Carter-Miller, and Truman-Martin reveal three ways such pressure can backfire.

Gold, Silver Prices Surge on Dollar Drop, Geopolitical Tensions

Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant rebound on Friday, February 7, with MCX gold futures rising over 2% and silver climbing nearly 3%. The rally was driven by a softer US dollar, expectations of Fed rate cuts, and ongoing geopolitical uncertain

India's Budget Safe Harbour to Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Finance Ministry sources reveal that the proposed safe harbour regime for component warehousing in Budget 2026-27 could offer MNCs a post-tax cost structure comparable to or better than global hubs, with an effective tax rate of about 0.7% and reduced reg

PBOC Gold Purchases Continue for 15 Months as Prices Swing

The People's Bank of China added 40,000 troy ounces of gold in January, marking 15 consecutive months of official purchases. This comes as gold prices experienced historic volatility, with global central bank demand remaining a key market support.

Silver Prices Plunge, Experts Warn of Major Correction

Silver rates opened with a large downside gap in Asian markets, hitting lows before a partial recovery. Market experts attribute the pressure to easing US-Iran tensions and a stronger US Dollar, predicting a potential 75-80% crash from recent peaks.

Urban Consumer Confidence Declines Amid Inflation Fears: RBI

The latest RBI survey reveals a marginal decline in urban consumer confidence, driven by growing caution over economic conditions and inflation. Rural sentiment remains resilient, but inflation concerns persist across both urban and rural households.

Experts Analyze Union Budget's Focus on Trade and AI

Experts at an Andhra University seminar highlighted the Union Budget's forward-looking signals, including digitization of customs, AI integration, and globally aligned trade policies, while noting fiscal discipline and reduced tax burdens for students.

Onion, Potato, Tomato Prices Drop Below 40 in Chennai

Retail prices of onions, potatoes, and tomatoes have fallen below 40 per kilogram in Chennai due to increased supply from states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh at the Koyambedu wholesale market.

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