Page 32 - Gold

Higher gold prices keep the shine intact for major gold financiers

The average gold price in the September 2019 quarter, so far, is now up 11.5% from the June quarter

Customs department seizes 23% more illegal consignments of gold in Q1

Experts cite higher import duty as reason for rise in smuggling

Silver catching up with gold rally, price spike sharply in global market

After consolidating for a few days, gold and silver prices spiked yesterday on fears that inverse short- and long-term bond yields in the United States will lead to recession

Gold price rise poses a systemic long-term risk of jewellers' default

Money collected through deposit schemes is diverted to pay mark-to-market margin of lenders

Central banks just love gold and it's going to stay that way amid slowdown

Central banks added 374.1 tonnes in the first six months, helping push total bullion demand to a three-year high, according to the World Gold Council

Gold quotes at a huge discount in late trades as buyers desert market

The metal was trading at a discount of Rs 1,500 per 10 grams, or $65-70 an ounce, to the cost of imports, the highest since 2016, post demonetisation

Gold at over 6-year peak as trade war escalation sparks rush to safe-haven

On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced a 5 per cent additional duty on $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods

How much exposure should you take to gold and mid- and small-cap funds?

Mid- and small-caps have seen a deep correction

The gold or silver dilemma: Which is a better bet to build portfolio?

Both are rising steadily, but the yellow metal is the preferred choice due to less volatility

Gold prices soar to new high of Rs 38,820; silver jumps by Rs 1,140

Traders attributed the gain in gold to increase in the domestic spot market demand

Bleak outlook for jewellers as record prices, fading demand hit gold sales

India's consumption of gold has been affected by the government's efforts to curb its trade deficit and measures to discourage investors who used the metal to evade taxes

Consumers defer old gold sales on hopes of further rise in prices

Safe-haven buying of the metal has seen prices hitting a seven-year high in the international market and a life-time high in India

Gold prices likely to remain firm amid weak growth, soft rates

In India, a sharp fall in the equity market amid a slowing economy, subdued corporate earnings and an overall risk-averse sentiment have seen investors flock to the yellow metal

Plan for gold spot exchange picks up pace; govt approval awaited

The exchange is envisaged as connecting all stakeholders - jewellers, bullion dealers, gold refineries and consumers

Gold gains all-time high of Rs 38,470 on rising demand, firm global trends

Globally, gold and silver were trading a shade higher at $1,517.30 and $16.96 an ounce

Hedge with gold or currency

But whatever you do, be prepared to hold on to your positions and keep your nerve

Rising price of gold boosts central bank's forex reserves coffers

The rising price of the precious metal has helped the central bank increase overall forex reserves despite currency reserves not rising

Gold demand rose 14% in Apr-Jun, outlook for next to quarters weak: GFMS

Price might fall sharply if the US Fed does not reduce rate and policy remains unchanged for too long

Overdraft against gold offers businessmen flexible repayment options

Industry experts feel that the rise in disbursal of gold loans is due to the NBFC liquidity crisis

Beyond ornaments and investment, gold can be a shiny affair in industry too

This article explores opportunities in industrial use of gold to potentially add more high-skilled jobs, increase contribution to international trade and increase value addition to economy as a whole