In 2014, a US scrap dealer found a Fabergé egg among unwanted items; the result revealed a lost imperial treasure worth millions after experts identified its royal historyA US scrap metal dealer bought a decorative egg at a Midwestern flea market in 2014 for about $14,000, hoping to make money from its gold c...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Gold hits one-week high, heads for weekly gain on bargain-huntingGold prices surged as investors seized the opportunity to buy low after a recent dip to a two-month low. Currently, spot gold has ascended ...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of tradersChina ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The s...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Bear markets can breed best investment ideas, says Nilesh ShahNilesh Shah from Kotak Mutual Fund highlights the advantage of bear markets in uncovering robust investment opportunities. He points out th...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Gold slides to two-month low as robust dollar, yields add pressureGold prices have fallen to a two-month low due to a strong US dollar and rising Treasury yields. Spot gold dropped 1.6% to $4,096.13 per ou...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Global Market: China gold reserves rise for 23rd straight month, forex reserves fallChina’s central bank raised its gold holdings for the 23rd consecutive month in September, underscoring its efforts to diversify reserves a...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Current gold prices provide a better entry point as central bank demand supports the outlook, says Tata Mutual FundGold prices have corrected sharply from their January peak, but Tata Mutual Fund believes the long-term outlook remains supported by centra...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Under-the-counter cash gold sales boom in India as high prices and taxes biteHigh gold prices, combined with higher taxes, are encouraging more buyers to engage in cash transactions. This trend allows buyers to save ...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Gold rises despite Fed rate hike as real-yield link weakens, central-bank buying accelerates: Monarch PMSGold continues to strengthen despite higher US real yields and a Federal Reserve rate hike, with central-bank buying, inflation risks and e...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech rally, oil dropsMSCI’s Asia Pacific equity index climbed 0.3%, a sixth straight day of gains, with Japanese markets closed for a holiday. Bellwether chip s...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Bitcoin retreats from eight-month high after dizzying 13% rallyBitcoin pulled back to about $85,500 after a surge of 13% in four days, supported by broader risk-asset gains, ETF inflows, bullish options...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Gold likely to stay range-bound next week as dollar, West Asia tensions guide market: AnalystsAfter a week dominated by monetary policy and geopolitical developments, investors will turn their focus to a fresh batch of economic data,...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
100% US tariff law raises uncertainty, may disrupt India's exports if imposed: ExportersA new United States law could impose steep tariffs on Indian goods. This legislation creates significant uncertainty for bilateral trade re...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Private sector investment key for Viksit Bharat: DEA secretaryPrivate sector financing is crucial for India's ambitious Viksit Bharat vision. Government budgets alone cannot meet the scale of transform...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
AI’s 3 musketeers are hitting the brakes. Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees India midcap stocks regaining favourIndia’s domestic economy is showing resilience despite geopolitical and energy risks, with stronger bank credit, corporate lending and earn...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Indians may heed PM Modi's gold message this festive season, with a twistIndia’s festive gold demand is likely to be stronger in value but weaker in volume this year as record prices, higher import duties and Pri...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
India's forex reserves surge $44.9 billion to record $785.7 billion, fourth largest globallyIndia's foreign-exchange reserves surged to a record $785.706 billion. This surge was driven by a dedicated dollar-mobilisation programme a...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST