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Silver ETFs drop up to 16% as white metal's futures drop 6% on MCX; gold ETFs down 5%
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (431+ words) Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETF) dropped in trade on February 5 as precious metals lost steam. This came after gold and silver prices were rebounding for the last two sessions following a sharp slump earlier. Silver saw a sharper…...
Bond market borrowings may stay elevated next couple of years on repayments, says DEA Secretary
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (260+ words) The government has tools such as open market operations (OMOs), switches, and buybacks to manage market borrowings, which may stay elevated over the next few years due to higher repayments, Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),…...
Private sector responding to govt's capex push in electronics, autos, cement, steel, says DEA secretary Thakur
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (904+ words) Private investment in India is beginning to respond to sustained public capital expenditure, with "crowding-in" effect visible in sectors such as electronics, automobiles, cement and steel, department of economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur told Moneycontrol in an post-Budget interview. The…...
Martin Wolf: Reading the runes on a Warsh Fed
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (100+ words) The presumptive next chair might be better than others on the list, but he is a confusing, perhaps confused, figure Martin Wolf: Reading the runes on a Warsh Fed The presumptive next chair might be better than others on the…...
Should you switch your home loan to a lender offering lower rates? What borrowers should know
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) Wondering whether you should transfer your existing'home loan to another bank?'Today's Ask Wallet Wise explains why it makes sense to transfer the home loan to the new bank. Should I transfer my current home loan to another bank, which…...
US jobs data release delayed due to shutdown, creating economic uncertainty
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (274+ words) The US Labour Department on Monday announced that a highly anticipated report on hiring and jobs will be delayed due to a partial government shutdown, creating further disruption to data releases at a crucial time for the economy. While the…...
OPINION: Budget stays focused on long-term strategic goals amid near-term challenges, but borrowings exceed expectations
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (590+ words) Total government borrowings by States and Centre via dated securities are likely at Rs 30 lakh crore, in an atmosphere where demand side factors can be a problem ... OPINION: Budget stays focused on long-term strategic goals amid near-term challenges, but borrowings…...
Inflation to stay within RBI’s tolerance band, says FM Sitharaman
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (235+ words) Retail inflation is expected to remain within the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in an interview with Network18 Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi. In the first interview after the presentation of the Budget for 2026-27, Sitharaman said, "inflation…...
Exclusive Post-Budget Interview: FM Sitharaman in Conversation with Rahul Joshi
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (236+ words) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to Rahul Joshi, Editor-in-Chief, Network18. in an exclusive post-Budget interview, offering insights into the priorities, policy choices and key announcements of Union Budget 2026. The Finance Minister explains the government's focus on growth, capital expenditure, tax reforms,…...
Budget 2026: Steady policy, constructive equities and a carry-led fixed-income playbook
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (308+ words) A Capex-Led Commitment to Growth A Carefully Managed Fiscal Path Support for Emerging Sectors A Challenging but Navigable Global Backdrop In this context, the Budget's decision to stay the course'prioritising stability and continuity'may ultimately prove more valuable than bold, short-term…...