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Silver poised to overtake NVIDIA to become the second-most valued asset, says analyst

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Silver poised to overtake NVIDIA to become the second-most valued asset, says analyst

Currently, silver sits at a market capitalisation of $4.220 trillion, just 8.1 percent behind NVIDIA at $4.592 trillion.

Bitcoin rebounds near $90,000 levels though volatility persists

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Bitcoin rebounds near $90,000 levels though volatility persists

Bitcoin is showing renewed strength, rising nearly 3% within a short span as broader market sentiment turns positive, says analyst.

Silver price today: Spot price peaks near $75 amid tight supply and industrial demand

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Silver price today: Spot price peaks near $75 amid tight supply and industrial demand

Analyst predicts that silver is vulnerable to tactical profit booking in the near term as prices have rallied sharply and are trading well above medium-term averages, which typically invites consolidation.

Gold price today: MCX prices over Rs 1,39,200 fueled by another Fed rate cut cheer, increased geopolitical tension

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Gold price today: MCX prices over Rs 1,39,200 fueled by another Fed rate cut cheer, increased geopolitical tension

The war between Israel and Iran, as well as rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, have boosted safe-haven flows into gold, says analyst

Silver price today: Spot and futures hit record highs; check prices in your city

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Silver price today: Spot and futures hit record highs; check prices in your city

Silver is closing 2025 firmly in macro-hedge territory rather than trading as a conventional commodity, says analyst.

Gold price today: Uptrend continues, breaking record highs; see 24K, 22K, 18K prices

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Gold price today: Uptrend continues, breaking record highs; see 24K, 22K, 18K prices

This rally is expected to extend further towards $4,575 (Rs 1,40,000) and $5,000 (Rs 1,50,000) in a few weeks, says analyst.

Rising cost, visa uncertainty push Indian students to choose European countries as preferred education destination, says report

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Rising cost, visa uncertainty push Indian students to choose European countries as preferred education destination, says report

European countries such as Germany and Ireland are gaining traction, emerging as attractive alternatives due to lower tuition fees and student-friendly visa regimes.

Silver price today: Rates smash records, up 131% in 2025; check prices in your city

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Silver price today: Rates smash records, up 131% in 2025; check prices in your city

Mining disruptions and limited current silver inventories are causing severe supply shortfalls, driving prices higher, says analyst.

Gold price today: Spot, futures hit fresh record highs on aggressive central bank buying

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Gold price today: Spot, futures hit fresh record highs on aggressive central bank buying

‘The rally is being driven by strong expectations of a US rate cut and continued central bank buying, which is keeping bullish sentiment firmly intact,’ says analyst.

6 key takeaways from Ray Dalio's interview with Nikhil Kamath

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6 key takeaways from Ray Dalio's interview with Nikhil Kamath

“Once you get into playing the game, you'll start to learn the fundamentals of the game. So while you're playing it, you will learn through your experiences and your reflections and with the help of other people,” says Dalio.

Bitcoin holds near $88,500 as long positions build on Santa rally hopes

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Bitcoin holds near $88,500 as long positions build on Santa rally hopes

The much-touted Santa Rally occurs between the last five trading days of the year and the first two of the new year.

Silver price today, December 22: Rates peak near all-time high at Rs 2,13,965 per kilogram on MCX; Check 10g, 100g, 1kg prices in your city

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Silver price today, December 22: Rates peak near all-time high at Rs 2,13,965 per kilogram on MCX; Check 10g, 100g, 1kg prices in your city

The rally has been driven by a powerful mix of global rate cuts, rising liquidity, a softer dollar, and structurally strong industrial demand, says an analyst.

Gold price today: Prices hit all-time high at Rs 1,35,550 per 10 gram on MCX; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

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Gold price today: Prices hit all-time high at Rs 1,35,550 per 10 gram on MCX; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025, with prices doubling in the last two years.

Travel insurance sales surge 43% YoY, led by first-time flyers, says report

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Travel insurance sales surge 43% YoY, led by first-time flyers, says report

Thailand was the most visited country between January and October in terms of flight bookings, followed by the UAE, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

1 out of 5 cancer patients run out of Rs 5 lakh insurance cover, says study

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1 out of 5 cancer patients run out of Rs 5 lakh insurance cover, says study

The higher the deduction, the lower the payout ratio in insurance claims, which often leads the family to bear significant out-of-pocket expenses for the treatment of cancer.

Bitcoin declines over 5.5% this week. Why the cryptocurrency is witnessing fall in price

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Bitcoin declines over 5.5% this week. Why the cryptocurrency is witnessing fall in price

The market is waiting for a clearer direction, either coordinated easing to fuel a breakout or tighter conditions that extend consolidation, says a crypto analyst.

Silver price today: Rates slip 0.55% to hover just above $65 per ounce; check 10g, 100g, 1Kg prices in your city

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Silver price today: Rates slip 0.55% to hover just above $65 per ounce; check 10g, 100g, 1Kg prices in your city

The uptrend is expected to continue if prices are trading above $62 (Rs 1,94,000) support, says a analyst.

Gold price today: Spot price declines 0.28% to $4,320; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

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Gold price today: Spot price declines 0.28% to $4,320; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

Either a side-breakout or breakdown will infuse a 2-3 percent rally, says analyst

EPFO EDLI Update: Weekends & holidays count as continuous service; minimum payout to nominees increased to Rs 50,000

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EPFO EDLI Update: Weekends & holidays count as continuous service; minimum payout to nominees increased to Rs 50,000

The minimum payout benefit to nominees is raised to Rs 50,000 even if the member did not complete 12 months in an establishment before death.

Silver rates today: Prices slip 0.5% from all-time high of Rs 207,833 per kg on MCX

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Silver rates today: Prices slip 0.5% from all-time high of Rs 207,833 per kg on MCX

The rally has been driven by a powerful mix of global rate cuts, rising liquidity, a softer dollar, and structurally strong industrial demand, says analyst.

Gold price today, December 18: Spot rates decline 0.04% at $4,336, though safe-haven demand fuels prices; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

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Gold price today, December 18: Spot rates decline 0.04% at $4,336, though safe-haven demand fuels prices; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city

Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025, with prices doubling in the last two years, says an analyst.

HDFC Bank cuts FD interest rates on deposits up to Rs 3 crore- Check the latest RoI

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HDFC Bank cuts FD interest rates on deposits up to Rs 3 crore- Check the latest RoI

HDFC Bank is the latest to reduce fixed deposit rates after SBI, following the repo rate cut by the RBI on December 5.

National Pension System Update: Govt subscribers can withdraw full corpus up to Rs 8 lakh; entry and exit age raised to 85

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National Pension System Update: Govt subscribers can withdraw full corpus up to Rs 8 lakh; entry and exit age raised to 85

The new amendment has extended 100% withdrawal limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh for the government subscribers of NPS upon retirement.

Bitcoin trades sideways around $87,000 amid continued volatility

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Bitcoin trades sideways around $87,000 amid continued volatility

The world's largest cryptocurrency fell as low as $87,310 and reached a peak just above $87,885 during the morning session.

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