Gold rate rally to continue; prices could touch $4,500 per ounce driven by Asian demand: Report

Representative image (AI) Gold prices are on a remarkable upward trajectory, with international markets potentially seeing levels reach $4,500 per ounce, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). The rally is supported by continued central bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainties, and strong demand from Asia. In 2025, gold has already surged over…

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Indian pharma eyes Russian market: Firms explore localised production; target to build largest API hub

Indian pharmaceutical companies are increasingly setting their sights on the Russian market, exploring opportunities to establish production facilities across various regions there. This development was highlighted by Sergey Cheremin, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations, during the “TIME: Russia-India. Mutual Efficiency” forum.Cheremin revealed that productive negotiations are…

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Global economic turmoil: IMF wants world leaders, central banks to ‘buckle up’; here’s the 4-pronged strategy it recommends

Global economy (AI image) The global economy is going through a period of enhanced turmoil with the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump. Amidst this uncertainty, International Monetary Fund (IMF) MD Kristalina Georgieva has said that world leaders and central bank governors need to ‘buckle up’.Deepak Ajwani, Editor, Economic Times Online asked IMF…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for October 17, 2025 ahead of Dhanteras? ‘Buying on dips’ makes sense

Overall, the intraday technical setup stays distinctly bullish. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Just ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, gold prices are likely to continue their upward trend, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold continued its strong upward trajectory through the…

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Gold, silver hit record highs ahead of Dhanteras! MCX gold rates at Rs 1,30,005 per 10 gms, silver at Rs 1,67,999 per kg; safe-haven demand fuels surge

In a remarkable surge ahead of the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. On Friday, gold December futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) soared by Rs 3,000, marking a 2.2% increase to a new all-time high of Rs 1,30,005 per 10 grams….

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Spirit Airlines layoffs in motion: US airline operator to furlough 365 pilots; move to cut $100 million in pilot costs

Spirit Airlines announced on Thursday its decision to furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first quarter of 2026, as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy amid ongoing restructuring efforts.The ultra-low-cost carrier, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time in a year this past August, informed…

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Gold rates hit record highs! Prices hit $4,379.93 per ounce; US credit worries, China tensions fuel safe-haven rush

Gold soared to record levels as renewed concerns over US credit quality and escalating US-China tensions drove investors toward safe-haven assets.Gold surged 1.2 per cent to $4,379.93 per ounce on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain since 2008 and extending a rally that began in August. The surge was underpinned by expectations of steep…

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RBI moves lift Re by 26p to 87.82 vs $

MUMBAI: The rupee gained 26 paise to close at 87.82 against the dollar — a month’s high — on Thursday. The domestic currency opened at 87.90, rose to a high of 87.70, and hit an intraday low of 87.93.The local unit has strengthened as strong central bank intervention in the previous session and renewed optimism…

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Mixed bag: Infosys revenue up 3% in Q2, Wipro’s declines 3%

Bengaluru: Infosys and Wipro’s Sept quarter performance reflects a subdued demand environment, ongoing tariff uncertainties, and cautious discretionary spending by clients, with vendor consolidation and cost efficiency continuing as dominant themes.Infosys’ revenue grew 2.2% sequentially and 2.9% year-on-year in constant currency, while Wipro’s revenue increased 0.3% sequentially but declined 2.6% year-on-year.In dollar terms, Infosys posted…

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