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Bitcoin slips below $88,000 after Fed holds rates; $2.9 trillion wiped from crypto market

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Bitcoin slips below $88,000 after Fed holds rates; $2.9 trillion wiped from crypto market

Following US Fed's decision, gold surged to new highs which negatively impacted the crypto markets, say analysts

Silver price on January 29: Blast past Rs 4 lakh per kilo for the first time amid heightened volatility

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Silver price on January 29: Blast past Rs 4 lakh per kilo for the first time amid heightened volatility

Silver gained as the US Federal Reserve left key rates unchanged in 3.50%-3.75% range amid growing tariff tensions and industrial demand

Gold price on January 29: Zooms past $5,500 mark for the first time as Fed leaves rates unchanged

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Gold price on January 29: Zooms past $5,500 mark for the first time as Fed leaves rates unchanged

Gold is entering an overheated zone where volatility can increase, say analysts

Silver price today: Climbs nearly 6 percent at Rs 3,61,821 amid weak dollar and policy uncertainty

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Silver price today: Climbs nearly 6 percent at Rs 3,61,821 amid weak dollar and policy uncertainty

Silver surged past the $115 mark, driven primarily by a sharp weakening of the US dollar and rising policy uncertainty, says analyst.

Here's how Budget 2026 can ease retirement for senior citizens

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Here's how Budget 2026 can ease retirement for senior citizens

Key demands include raising tax exemptions, extending NPS deductions and a comprehensive scheme covering in-home care for senior citizens

Bitcoin up 0.33% at $88,890 amid market volatility

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Bitcoin up 0.33% at $88,890 amid market volatility

BTC edged higher, supported by a softer US dollar and improving short-term market structure, say analysts

Silver price today: Bullish momentum continues as prices hit $117/oz amid geopolitical tensions

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Silver price today: Bullish momentum continues as prices hit $117/oz amid geopolitical tensions

Renewed geopolitical tensions have been a key trigger for prices of preious metals to go up, says analyst.

Insurance industry pitches for tax sops in Budget 2026, deductions under new tax regime, ITC anomaly fix

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Insurance industry pitches for tax sops in Budget 2026, deductions under new tax regime, ITC anomaly fix

Key demands include hike in tax deductions, extending tax benefits to new tax regime for both health and life insurance plans, and to resolve input tax credit (ITC) on GST.

Gold price on January 28: Peaks at Rs 1.72 lakh per 10 grams amid trade uncertainty, US tariff threats

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Gold price on January 28: Peaks at Rs 1.72 lakh per 10 grams amid trade uncertainty, US tariff threats

The US implementation risk of a 25 percent tariff on South Korea has intensified concerns around global trade stability, reinforcing safe-haven demand in bullion, says analyst.

Silver price today: Precious metal climbs over 7% to Rs 3,42,507 per kg amid geopolitical concerns

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Silver price today: Precious metal climbs over 7% to Rs 3,42,507 per kg amid geopolitical concerns

A fresh wave of first-time investors, especially across Asia and Europe, is aggressively building personal holdings of gold and silver, adding structural support to prices, says analyst.

Bitcoin price jumps near $87,500 on weak dollar

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Bitcoin price jumps near $87,500 on weak dollar

While Bitcoin is on track for another soft monthly close, the absence of panic selling and steady demand during pullbacks points to consolidation rather than capitulation, says analyst.

Silver price today: Domestic rates hit all-time high of Rs 3,59,950/kg amid global dip

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Silver price today: Domestic rates hit all-time high of Rs 3,59,950/kg amid global dip

The futures price of silve is up 5.89 percent from its previous close amid rise in geopolitical tension and continued industrial demand.

Gold price today: Cools 0.20% to $5,071/oz after record run on Comex

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Gold price today: Cools 0.20% to $5,071/oz after record run on Comex

As long as gold holds Rs 1,50,000, the momentum remains intact, and prices could extend towards Rs 1,65,000 in the coming sessions, says analyst.

Gold tops $5,000 an ounce globally: What’s the next milestone?

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Gold tops $5,000 an ounce globally: What’s the next milestone?

Gold is likely to stay on an upward path supported by safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and easing policies.

Silver tops $100/oz on Comex for the first time: What’s next for investors?

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Silver tops $100/oz on Comex for the first time: What’s next for investors?

Commodity analysts advise investors not to chase the rally blindly.

Silver price today: White metal climbs 5.06% to Rs 3,18,960

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Silver price today: White metal climbs 5.06% to Rs 3,18,960

Commodity analyst predicts that dips are likely to attract buying interest on silver rather than signal a trend reversal.

Bitcoin drops below $89,000; ETH, XRP, Solana slide in red zone

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Bitcoin drops below $89,000; ETH, XRP, Solana slide in red zone

Markets await a clear catalyst to set the next direction, with macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties keeping activity subdued, says analyst.

Silver price today on January 23: White metal hits all-time high of $98.98/oz on Comex

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Silver price today on January 23: White metal hits all-time high of $98.98/oz on Comex

Analyst predicts that the right time to buy the metal is when the price stables over support levels.

Gold price on January 23: Yellow metal hit a new record on Comex at $4,970/oz just a day after profit booking

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Gold price on January 23: Yellow metal hit a new record on Comex at $4,970/oz just a day after profit booking

The focus has shifted to the US Fed’s policy at the end of January and the Union Budget on February 1, both of which could influence volatility and currency movement, says analyst.

Education loans for US and Canada fall, as students opt for alternative destinations

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Education loans for US and Canada fall, as students opt for alternative destinations

Visa approvals amid the uncertainty forced a significant number of Indian students to defer their plans to alternative destinations in 2025.

Silver price down 5.15% as Trump’s Greenland and tariff remarks trigger Rs 16,500 fall

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Silver price down 5.15% as Trump’s Greenland and tariff remarks trigger Rs 16,500 fall

Silver price has fallen significantly as investors rushed to book profits amid renewed stance of the the US President Donald Trump on Greenland and tariff threats.

Silver price today on January 22: Prices up nearly 15% in a week at around Rs 3.19 lakh per kg

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Silver price today on January 22: Prices up nearly 15% in a week at around Rs 3.19 lakh per kg

Silver price continues to surge as Trump’s Greenland remarks and tariff threat against eight European nations heightened trade-war fears, triggering a getaway to safe-haven assets.

Gold price today: Yellow metal eases 1% to Rs 1,51,776 a day after hitting new high

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Gold price today: Yellow metal eases 1% to Rs 1,51,776 a day after hitting new high

Rising geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts have fuelled a flight to safety, boosting demand for bullion as a hedge against uncertainty and dollar swings

The new income-tax rebate up to Rs 12 lakh — and why capital gains don’t benefit

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The new income-tax rebate up to Rs 12 lakh — and why capital gains don’t benefit

Capital gains from selling assets are taxed separately, and don’t qualify for a rebate under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act.

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