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Gold prices surged past $4,500 an ounce, driven by expectations of looser US monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical tensions. This safe-haven asset has seen a significant annual rise, fueled by central bank buying, de-dollarization trends, and ETF inflows. Investors can access gold through spot markets, futures, exchange-traded products, or physical bars and coins.Read More

Private equity firms are increasingly using “continuation vehicles” to sell companies to themselves, booking paper gains amid a backlog of unsold businesses. This strategy allows firms to wait for better market conditions, but investors worry about questionable valuations and unrealistic projections, as exemplified by the bankruptcies of Wheel Pros and United Site Services.Read More

Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) such as Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL), L&T Finance, Poonawala Fincorp, and SMFG India Credit are among those extending credit to small businesses, harnessing the technology backbone offered by payment firms such as BharatPe, Paytm and PhonePe.Read More

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts stock has seen an uptick, driven by expansion plans and growing travel demand. The company’s international foray into Dubai and domestic growth, coupled with a widening luxury hospitality demand-supply gap, positions it for future success. Analysts anticipate significant upside, with a ‘BUY’ rating and a target price of ₹600.Read More

China’s sole pure-play silver fund experienced a 10% plunge on Thursday, ending a speculative rally. The UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund LOF’s manager had repeatedly warned of unsustainable gains and a high premium over underlying assets. This decline follows a historic short squeeze and record highs for spot silver.Read More

Indian markets saw a subdued trading session on Wednesday, ending marginally lower. This consolidation follows a recent surge. Analysts suggest a positive outlook, recommending buying on dips as the Nifty maintains its uptrend. Banking index participation is crucial for further upward movement.Read More

Nifty closed marginally lower on Wednesday due to profit-booking in certain sectors. Analysts anticipate a narrow trading range for Indian equities this week, with limited triggers and reduced global market activity. The India VIX remains near historical lows, supporting a bullish sentiment.Read More

Japan’s two-year government bond yields surged to their highest since 1996 following a weak auction. Investors are concerned the Bank of Japan might need to hike rates more aggressively to combat inflation and bolster the yen.Read More

Indian investors, especially younger ones, purchased an estimated 12 tonnes of digital gold from January to November, driven by accessibility and fractional ownership. However, demand slowed after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) warned that the product was unregulated, prompting industry players to call for a new regulatory framework.Read More