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Silver jumps past $90/oz as investors flock to safe-haven assets; prices cross Rs 3 lakh in major cities

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Silver jumps past $90/oz as investors flock to safe-haven assets; prices cross Rs 3 lakh in major cities

Analyst, citing Fibonacci extension, predicts that this rally can extend further towards $84, $88, $93 and $99 in the coming few months of 2026 with strong support at $70.

Gold prices stay near record highs in global and domestic markets; check rates in your city

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Gold prices stay near record highs in global and domestic markets; check rates in your city

Gold has decisively broken above its earlier resistance at $4,570, opening the door to higher levels, says analyst

NPS update: PFRDA to draft assured payout framework, sets up expert panel

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NPS update: PFRDA to draft assured payout framework, sets up expert panel

The committee has been tasked to develop a framework for assured payouts under NPS, aimed at providing retirees with guaranteed and predictable post-retirement income like that of APY, EPF, and UPS.

Budget 2026: Can NPS tax incentives alone bridge India’s retirement savings gap?

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Budget 2026: Can NPS tax incentives alone bridge India’s retirement savings gap?

An increased NPS tax deduction can support salaried and self-employed individuals in building tax-efficient retirement savings, while complementing EPF and PPF within a diversified investment portfolio.

Silver at record highs: Is the white metal headed for a crash after its steep run-up?

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Silver at record highs: Is the white metal headed for a crash after its steep run-up?

Commodity analysts argue that after a sharp rise, prices usually pause instead of crashing.

Silver overtakes Nvidia to become the second-most valued asset in the world

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Silver overtakes Nvidia to become the second-most valued asset in the world

Silver’s market capitalisation sits at around of $4.822 trillion, ahead of Nivida’s $4.502 trillion, according to companiesmarketcap.com

Silver hits record highs: What’s driving the precious metal’s rally?

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Silver hits record highs: What’s driving the precious metal’s rally?

The weakening job market combined with geopolitical risks, firmer oil prices, and rising uncertainty, have created a supportive environment for precious metals, says analyst.

Gold at peak performance amid geopolitical tensions and Fed rate cut cheer

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Gold at peak performance amid geopolitical tensions and Fed rate cut cheer

Analyst says that gold fresh record highs was driven by a mix of rising geopolitical tensions and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will be forced to cut interest rates further.

Gold to silver ratio slides from 110 to 65 in 2025 amid steep rise in white metal prices. Should you continue buying base metals?

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Gold to silver ratio slides from 110 to 65 in 2025 amid steep rise in white metal prices. Should you continue buying base metals?

The sharp decline in the gold-silver ratio signals silver’s clear outperformance, driven by strong industrial demand, supply deficits, and its growing appeal alongside gold as a safe-haven asset.

Crypto prices today: Bitcoin tests $92,000 resistance, Ethereum up 2%

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Crypto prices today: Bitcoin tests $92,000 resistance, Ethereum up 2%

As per crypto analyst, the crypto market opened the week on a positive note, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading modest gains.

Silver rallies sharply, global and domestic prices climb all-time high; check prices in your city

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Silver rallies sharply, global and domestic prices climb all-time high; check prices in your city

The spot price of silver has climned 4.79 percent from its previous close on Comex.

Gold hits record high on Comex, retreats after sharp early surge

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Gold hits record high on Comex, retreats after sharp early surge

Despite the pullback, prices remained 1.77 percent higher than the previous close.

Copper prices jump nearly 60% in a year: How can retail investors participate?

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Copper prices jump nearly 60% in a year: How can retail investors participate?

The recent increase in copper prices has been fueled by persistent supply tightness, strong investor demand, electric vehicle adoption, and the expansion of data-centre infrastructure.

Gold outperforms stocks in both developed and emerging markets since 2000: Report

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Gold outperforms stocks in both developed and emerging markets since 2000: Report

Although gold has outperformed equities across major markets since 2000, five-year rolling data shows its performance is not consistent, according to DSP Netra report.

Bitcoin trades near $91,000 amid volatility, cautious investor sentiment

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Bitcoin trades near $91,000 amid volatility, cautious investor sentiment

Heightened geopolitical and trade-related concerns have kept investors cautious, limiting follow-through buying and slowing the recovery, says analyst.

Silver Prices Surge: Weekly jump of over 6% — Check today's rates in your city

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Silver Prices Surge: Weekly jump of over 6% — Check today's rates in your city

Precious metals saw profit booking as traders locked in profits ahead of the US NFP report, while investors weighed mixed US economic data and geopolitical risks remained a significant focus, says analyst.

Will gold continue to fall today? Check the price of the precious metal in your city

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Will gold continue to fall today? Check the price of the precious metal in your city

The rupee volatility weighed on domestic sentiment, even as broader global cues remained mixed, says analyst

8th Pay Commission: How much can DA rise for Central government employees if December CPI-IW matches November levels?

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8th Pay Commission: How much can DA rise for Central government employees if December CPI-IW matches November levels?

8th Pay Commission: AICPI-IW data is crucial to revise the dearness allowance for central government employees to protect basic pay, or pension, from erosion in real value on account of inflation.

Bitcoin slips 2% to $90,000 level on ETF outflows

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Bitcoin slips 2% to $90,000 level on ETF outflows

Bitcoin is showing resilience despite short-term ETF-driven selling.

Gold slips marginally lower on MCX even as spot prices on Comex gain over 2% this week

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Gold slips marginally lower on MCX even as spot prices on Comex gain over 2% this week

The week ahead is data-heavy for the US, with ADP non-farm employment, non-farm payrolls, and initial jobless claims lined up, which could add volatility and direction to gold prices, says analyst.

Spot silver price gains 7.7% in a week amid increasing safe-haven demand; Check prices in your city

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Spot silver price gains 7.7% in a week amid increasing safe-haven demand; Check prices in your city

Precious metals prices are underpinned by increased safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical concern following weekend events in Venezuela, as well as rising expectations on Federal Reserve rate reduction after the release of poor U.S. manufacturing PMI data, says analyst.

How is US-Venezuela conflict reshaping gold, silver demand

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How is US-Venezuela conflict reshaping gold, silver demand

Since the US military action against Venezuela on January 3, gold has gained nearly 4 percent, while silver has surged close to 14 percent, marking a record performance on January 6.

ITR-3 filings surge 45% in 2025 as taxpayers shift to multi-income sources: Cleartax

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ITR-3 filings surge 45% in 2025 as taxpayers shift to multi-income sources: Cleartax

Cleartax annual report for 2025 suggests that tax filers are no longer relying on a single source of earnings. They are building a portfolio by combining salary with capital gains, trading, and business income.

Bitcoin trades near $92,600 amid volatility in crypto market

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Bitcoin trades near $92,600 amid volatility in crypto market

While momentum cooled during Asian hours and some traders are booking profits, fresh capital returning to the crypto market is preventing deeper retracements, say analysts

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