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Gold Futures Drop ₹983 As West Asia Tensions Rise
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (236+ words) Whalesbook Gold futures witnessed a notable decline in domestic trading on Wednesday, as prices for the August contract fell by â¹983 to settle at â¹1,41,274 per 10 grams This represents a decrease of approximately 0.69% during the session, reflecting the impact of…...
Silver Prices Face Volatility Near $60 Amid Global Uncertainty
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (264+ words) Whalesbook Silver prices have experienced a volatile period in global markets, moving significantly from highs near $70 per ounce down to $56, before stabilizing around the $60 level This movement is important for Indian investors because silver is not only a popular precious…...
Bank Lending and Deposit Rates Likely to Ease Gradually
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (251+ words) Whalesbook Indian banking sector interest rates are entering a period of gradual moderation A recent report by CareEdge indicates that as banks move past the maturity of older, high-cost deposits, the pressure on funding costs is expected to soften This…...
Indian Bank Growth Driven by Retail and MSME Loan Expansion
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (263+ words) Whalesbook Indian Bank continues to show consistent growth in its core lending business, with recent performance highlights indicating a balanced approach to managing both its loan book and deposit profile The bank, which manages a large network of over 6,000 branches,…...
India June Unemployment Steady at 5.5%, Female Participation Dips
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (270+ words) Whalesbook The latest data from the National Statistics Officeâs Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals that Indiaâs overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5 percent during June While the headline number stayed stable, the labor market data highlights a clear…...
Goldman Sachs Expects Fed to Hold July Rates as Inflation Cools
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (295+ words) Whalesbook Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its current interest rate stance during the upcoming July meeting, according to Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs and former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas This outlook follows…...
India Balance of Payments Projected to Hit $30B Surplus in FY27
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (314+ words) Whalesbook India is on track to record a balance of payments surplus of $25-30 billion in the 2027 financial year, marking a shift after two consecutive years of deficits, according to recent projections by CareEdge Ratings This turnaround is supported by a…...
India Inflation Hits 18-Month High of 4.4% in June
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (247+ words) Whalesbook Indiaâs headline retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), climbed to 4.4% in June 2026 This level marks the highest inflation rate recorded since December 2022, rising from 3.9% in May For investors, this shift indicates that rising costs for…...
China GDP Growth Slumps to 4.3% in Q2 2026
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (242+ words) Whalesbook Chinaâs economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on July 15, 2026 This performance marks a significant decline from the 5% growth recorded in the first quarter and represents the…...
US Treasury Yields Hit Multiyear Highs Amid Inflation Risks
13+ hour, 16+ min ago (239+ words) Whalesbook Global bond markets are facing significant pressure as U.S Treasury yields climb to multiyear peaks The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.621%, marking its highest level since mid-2024 This trend is closely tied to rising energy costs, specifically the surge…...