Why is gold prices falling despite US-Iran war tensions and oil above $100? Here’s what experts say

Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…

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India-UK FTA may roll out mid-April

NEW DELHI: India and the UK free trade agreement is expected to be implemented from mid-April this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The pact needs approval from the UK parliament before it is implemented. Goyal said that it will be the fastest agreement to be approved by the UK parliament….

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No respite for rupee, falls to new low of 92.48 vs $

MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 92.46 on Friday after touching a record low of 92.48, down 27 paise from the previous close of 92.19, as high crude prices and weekend demand for dollars weighed on sentiment. Market participants said currency losses were partly limited by likely central bank intervention.Energy prices remain elevated as the Gulf…

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