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Trump Orders 10% Tariff Surcharge, Tests Executive Power
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (483+ words) Trump Orders 10% Tariff Surcharge, Tests Executive Power'Whalesbook...
Gold Surges Amidst Demand, Silver Outpaces Gains
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (349+ words) Gold Surges Amidst Demand, Silver Outpaces Gains'Whalesbook The Core Catalyst: Demand Fuels Gold's Ascent The precious metals market saw a significant upward movement on Wednesday, with gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbing by Rs 1,297, or…...
Gold Navigates Headwinds for Q2 Surge on Systemic Risks
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (373+ words) Gold Navigates Headwinds for Q2 Surge on Systemic Risks'Whalesbook The Divergent Signals The near-term trajectory for gold prices is characterized by a delicate balance, currently trading around $4,937 per ounce This range-bound movement stems from a confluence of conflicting macroeconomic data from…...
Gold Dips Amid Geopolitical Calm and Stronger Dollar
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (373+ words) Gold Dips Amid Geopolitical Calm and Stronger Dollar'Whalesbook ### The Tactical Retreat Under Way Gold prices saw a significant slide on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with April delivery futures on the MCX falling by Rs 2,228, or 1.44%, to Rs 1,52,532 per 10 grams [19] This move mirrors…...
Inflation Cools, AI Fears Simmer Amid Market Caution
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (455+ words) Inflation Cools, AI Fears Simmer Amid Market Caution'Whalesbook...
India's Trade Gap Widens on Gold; US Tariff Cuts Spark Hope
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (350+ words) India's Trade Gap Widens on Gold; US Tariff Cuts Spark Hope'Whalesbook ### The Widening Deficit Amidst Precious Metal Inflows India's trade balance in January 2026 recorded a significant deterioration, with the merchandise trade deficit ballooning to $34.68 billion This marks the widest gap…...
India's Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 5%; Rural Factors Dominate
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (410+ words) India's unemployment rate increased to 5% in January 2026, a marginal rise from 4.8% in December 2025, according to the Statistics Ministry. This uptick was primarily concentrated in rural areas, attributed to seasonal factors like post-harvest slack and winter slowdowns in activities such as…...
India Retail: Inventory Gluts Eat Profits Despite Sales Growth
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (494+ words) A significant portion of India's organized retail outlets operate at a loss, with 28% to 40% struggling even amidst reported sales growth. Vector Consulting Group's survey indicates this is primarily due to shelves crowded with stagnant stock, as retailers introduce new items…...
FMCG Firms Pivot to Value Packs Amid Rural Demand Surge
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (478+ words) Consumer goods giants are strategically re-emphasizing entry-level products and smaller pack sizes, a marked departure from recent premiumization efforts. This pivot, observed since December, is fueled by nascent demand recovery in rural markets and among lower-income demographics, further supported by…...
India's Economic Shift: New Hubs Challenge Metro Dominance
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (383+ words) India's economic expansion is decisively decentralizing, with emerging districts in northern and eastern states rapidly gaining prominence according to Dun & Bradstreet's City Vitality Index. While established metros retain top rankings, this shift signals a fundamental rebalancing, driven by infrastructure improvements…...