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Gold Prices Set for Weekly Decline as Traders Assess Fed Signals

By Uniquetimesorg October 17, 2026 0

Gold prices remained largely steady on Friday but were heading for a weekly decline as traders assessed the possibility of further US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,165.12 per ounce and was down 0.7% for the week, while US gold futures settled 0.3% higher at $4,181.10. Stronger-than-expected US inflation data, […]Continue Reading

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India May Hike Fuel Prices in November, Says Oxford Economics

By Uniquetimesorg October 16, 2026 0

India may increase petrol and diesel prices in November, according to Alexandra Hermann Prasad, lead economist at Oxford Economics. The move could provide a limited opportunity to raise fuel prices before campaigning intensifies for key state elections early next year. The proposed hike could be around half the cumulative 7.5% increase implemented in May in […]Continue Reading

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ISB Professor Urges Inflation Control as Wholesale Inflation Hits 11.39%

By Uniquetimesorg October 14, 2026 0

Indian School of Business professor Prasanna Tantri has urged policymakers to prioritise inflation control over defending the rupee against the US dollar, warning that rising prices could become entrenched in the economy. His remarks came as India’s wholesale price inflation climbed to 11.39% in September 2026, up from 9.92% in August, while retail inflation rose […]Continue Reading

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Gold Prices Rise Over 1% as Oil Falls

By Uniquetimesorg October 9, 2026 0

Gold prices climbed more than 1% on Friday, October 9, supported by falling oil prices and a weaker US dollar. Spot gold rose 1.4% to $4,189.99 per ounce, putting the metal on track for weekly gains. US gold futures for December delivery also advanced 1.4% to $4,215.30 per ounce. Oil prices declined after US President […]Continue Reading

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% as Inflation Risks Rise

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in nearly four years. The central bank also shifted its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, signalling that further increases could be considered depending on inflation and economic growth. The […]Continue Reading

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RBI Net Bond Sales Cross ₹1 Trillion

By Uniquetimesorg September 28, 2026 0

India’s central bank has net sold government bonds worth ₹1 trillion during the current financial year, its largest annual net bond sale in more than a decade, according to treasury officials. Market participants expect the RBI to sell another ₹1 trillion by December. The Reserve Bank of India is using bond sales to withdraw excess […]Continue Reading

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Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Decision

By Uniquetimesorg September 15, 2026 0

Gold prices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday after falling to a more than one-month low in the previous session, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Spot gold stood at $4,302.13 per ounce at 0510 GMT after touching its lowest level since August 7 on Monday. U.S. gold futures slipped 0.2% to […]Continue Reading

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Indian Shares Open Lower Amid Middle East Tensions and US Rate-Hike Bets

By Uniquetimesorg September 7, 2026 0

Indian shares opened lower on Monday after recording four consecutive weekly declines, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike in September weakened investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 fell 0.19% to 23,852.55, while the BSE Sensex declined 0.17% to 76,383.49 by 9:23 a.m. IST. IT stocks led […]Continue Reading

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Gold Climbs to 3-Month High Ahead of US Inflation Data

By Uniquetimesorg August 24, 2026 0

Gold prices rose to their highest level in more than three months on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and growing investor focus on the outlook for interest rates. Spot gold gained 0.8% to $4,641.27 an ounce after touching its highest level since May 15, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,697.70. Markets […]Continue Reading

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Gold Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Await US Inflation Data

By Uniquetimesorg August 11, 2026 0

Gold prices steadied on Tuesday after briefly climbing to their highest level in more than two months, as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions. Spot gold was little changed at $4,386.13 an ounce after reaching $4,434.84, its highest level since June 5. U.S. gold futures gained 0.6% […]Continue Reading