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Why are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Reasons behind crude oil fall, precious metals rally, analyst insights and market outlookWhy are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Oil prices fell to a three-month low as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz...
Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside other shopping bags are responding to an ancient survival instinctAt its heart, this habit is rarely about the bags themselves. It is more about psychological efficiency. The brain naturally seeks to reduc...
Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
Quote of the day by Bernard Baruch: "In the stock market, one quickly learns how important it is to act swiftly"Bernard Baruch highlights the importance of swift decision-making in markets. The piece explains how preparation enables investors to act q...
India's fiscal policy is evolving to support domestic growth: S&P GlobalIndia is adjusting its fiscal policy to boost domestic growth and economic strength. Global uncertainties are prompting a move towards long...
Gold jumps over 2% as US-Iran peace deal boosts bullion demandGold and silver prices surged over 2% on MCX after a US-Iran peace framework eased inflation fears and lowered rate-hike expectations. Fall...
Middle East peace deal lifts market mood, but key challenges remain: William LeeGlobal markets are optimistic about a new peace framework involving Iran, easing energy supply and geopolitical concerns. Investors welcome...
Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
US Stock Market: Fed meeting in focus as Wall Street navigates volatility amid evolving US-Iran peace dealAfter months of gains, U.S. markets enter a pivotal week as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision amid persistent...
Psychology says bills and debt stress rewire your behavior: Why money worries can make you snap at loved ones and feel emotionally drainedPsychology suggests that when financial strain eases or individuals adopt healthier ways of managing stress, qualities such as patience, op...
Roman proverb of the day: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it’ - a timeless lesson on how fear steals the joy of livingAncient Roman wisdom highlights how we often suffer more in our minds than in reality. Worrying excessively about the future and trying to ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's rate-cut cycle may be over; bond index inclusion could bring $25 billion: DSP MF's Sandeep YadavSandeep Yadav of DSP Mutual Fund believes the RBI's rate-cut cycle may be nearing its end as inflation risks remain elevated. He expects In...
Pimco says ‘credit loss cycle’ has begun, favours quality bondsPacific Investment Management Co. warns the credit loss cycle is imminent, driven by heavy AI spending that could widen economic disparitie...
Indian employers turn cautious for July-September quarter amid global uncertainties: ReportLooking ahead to the July-September period, India's hiring scene is poised for a slowdown as employers adopt a wait-and-see stance amidst g...
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Treasury yields pressure gold as investors assess market outlookWhy are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices extended losses for a third...
Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official saysIndia's merchandise exports show strong growth. Exports rose by 15 percent in April-May 2026-27. This happened despite global economic unce...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
"Strengthen aspirations of 140 crore Indians": Rajnath Singh hails India's 7.7% GDP growth in FY 2025-26India's economy achieved a strong 7.7 percent growth in financial year 2025-26. This performance accelerated to 7.8 percent in the fourth q...
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, rise to 225,000 last week but remain historically lowJobless aid applications increased by 13,000 to 225,000 last week, exceeding forecasts but remaining historically low. This figure serves a...