Gold prices fell over 1% on Friday due to a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which dampened hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $3,316.13 an ounce, but rose 0.8% for the week so far. U.S. gold futures settled 0.8% lower at $3,346.60. The Labor Department report showed that non-farm…
Many Indians now find it difficult to afford the precious metal as gold prices have increased by more than 40% and 70% in the past 24 months. Fear of missing out, or FOMO, is making more expensive gold accessible. As part of your overall financial plan, you must continue accumulating gold over time to prevent…
Gold prices rose 0.62% to 86,686 as trade tensions escalated. Demand for gold also rose due to tariffs imposed by the European Union and Canada on US imports. Markets expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged at its meeting next week, giving room for more dovish economic forecasts. China’s gold reserves rose for the…
Gold prices on MCX increased by 12% in FY24, from Rs 59,400 to over Rs 67,000 per 10 grams due to international crises such as Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine crisis. Gold demand reached a record high of 4,899 tonnes globally in 2023 due to central bank acquisitions and sales. The World Gold Council predicts India’s…
