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Gold, counted among the most precious metals of the world, has played a key role in the monetary framework. It is also used for producing gold bars, bullion coins and similar units of fixed purity and weight, which makes gold a medium to store wealth in hoards. The utility of gold in the monetary framework increased in the period leading to the first World War, when warring countries decided to use fractional gold standards in bid to inflate their currencies. The move was aimed at financing the war costs, point out experts. Following the war, the United Kingdom had begun restoring gold-convertibility, but global outflows of gold in the forms of bills of exchange remained embargoed. International shipments at the time were restricted exclusively for war reparations and bilateral trade. Following the second World War, gold was swapped by a regime of nominally convertible currencies regulated by fixed exchange rates -- based on the Bretton Woods system. In the period to come, gold standards and the direct convertibility of currencies to the precious metal was discontinued by most countries. This move was led by the United States of America, which decided not to redeem its dollars into gold in 1971. Currently, fiat currency fulfils most monetary roles in the world. More

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  • Personal Finance: Will gold’s shimmer dim?

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  • India's gold investment demand surges above $10 bn in Sept quarter, says WGC

    India's gold investment demand surges above $10 bn in Sept quarter, says WGC

    Spot gold prices are up 50% so far this year after hitting a record high on October 20 on safe-haven demand driven by geopolitical tensions, US tariff uncertainty and more recently a wave of fear-of-missing-out or 'FOMO' buying

  • India's silver demand eases, premiums fall after festive surge

    India's silver demand eases, premiums fall after festive surge

    Silver premiums over official domestic prices have come down to 25 to 40 cents per ounce this week from more than $5 earlier this month, dealers said

  • Copper, aluminium, zinc hit record-highs as gold and silver's shine fades; what's fuelling the rally?

    Copper, aluminium, zinc hit record-highs as gold and silver's shine fades; what's fuelling the rally?

    Base metals including copper, aluminium, and zinc are rallying on supply shortages, strong industrial demand, and a weaker dollar, even as precious metals see a pullback.

  • How much gold should you own? A simple 5-15% rule for Indian investors in October 2025

    How much gold should you own? A simple 5-15% rule for Indian investors in October 2025

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  • Gold, silver futures drop 3% after trading resumes on MCX

    Gold, silver futures drop 3% after trading resumes on MCX

    Analysts expect further downside in gold prices in November and December as seasonal demand tapers off after the festive period.

  • Gold reclaims $4,000 level on softer US dollar, rate-cut prospects

    Gold reclaims $4,000 level on softer US dollar, rate-cut prospects

    Spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,009.39 per ounce, as of 0141 GMT, after dropping more than 3% on Monday to its lowest level since October 10.

  • Gold slips below $4,000 per ounce as US-China trade progress cools safe-haven demand

    Gold slips below $4,000 per ounce as US-China trade progress cools safe-haven demand

    Gold, being a non-yielding asset, typically performs well in a low-interest rate environment.

  • Gold braces for turbulence ahead of central bank, geopolitical triggers: Analysts

    Gold braces for turbulence ahead of central bank, geopolitical triggers: Analysts

    Retail demand weakened as consumers anticipated lower prices, though jewellers expect that any dip could revive festival-buying interest as the wedding season gathers pace

  • India's gold demand cools after festive rush; price fall propels buying elsewhere

    India's gold demand cools after festive rush; price fall propels buying elsewhere

    Domestic gold prices were trading around Rs 122,700 per 10 grams on Friday after hitting a record high of Rs 132,294 last week

  • RBI banks on gold, pares US assets amid global uncertainty: Report

    RBI banks on gold, pares US assets amid global uncertainty: Report

    Since the start of the current fiscal year, the central bank has been steadily boosting its gold reserves while gradually cutting back on its holdings of US Treasury securities

  • Gold extends pullback from record high for a third day. What's behind the price fall?

    Gold extends pullback from record high for a third day. What's behind the price fall?

    Spot gold slipped to around $4,090 an ounce in early Asian trading on Thursday, reinforcing a technical reset

  • Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?

    Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?

    Prices are still up since the start of 2025. Gold sales often rise sharply amid wider economic uncertainty, as anxious investors seek a 'safe haven' for their money

  • Asian stocks, gold retreat as momentum unwinds

    Asian stocks, gold retreat as momentum unwinds

    MSCI’s Asia equity benchmark retreated further from its record close earlier this week, with Japanese shares leading the decline

  • Gold hits new heights, but bonds remain a vital component for any portfolio

    Gold hits new heights, but bonds remain a vital component for any portfolio

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  • Gold and silver post steepest drops in years as rally cools

    Gold and silver post steepest drops in years as rally cools

    Spot gold fell as much as 6.3% to $4,082.03 an ounce, while spot silver fell as much as 8.7% to $47.89 an ounce

  • Ruchir Sharma: Why gold and stocks are partying together

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  • Gold’s historic rally comes with a bonus for emerging markets

    Gold’s historic rally comes with a bonus for emerging markets

    For money managers in emerging markets, gold’s surge is giving them another reason to stay bullish.

  • Dhanteras 2025: Why Gold ETFs and FoFs are the smart way to invest in gold

    Dhanteras 2025: Why Gold ETFs and FoFs are the smart way to invest in gold

    Gold is a valuable addition to portfolios, offering stability and protection against inflation and market volatility, with modern options like ETFs and FoFs providing easy and cost-effective investment.

  • Investing in gold for your child’s education: Pros and cons

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    Gold has long been a preferred choice for securing future milestones, but it comes with both benefits and limitations.

  • Dhanteras haul: A Rs 1 lakh gold SIP over 20 years would have yielded Rs 1.08 crore fortune

    Dhanteras haul: A Rs 1 lakh gold SIP over 20 years would have yielded Rs 1.08 crore fortune

    While short-term volatility is inevitable, the enduring fundamentals supporting gold suggest that its value will continue to grow

  • Gold rallies beyond $4,300/oz, set for best week in five years

    Gold rallies beyond $4,300/oz, set for best week in five years

    Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,336.18 per ounce, as of 0233 GMT, after reaching a fresh high of $4,378.69 earlier in the session

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