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Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 8,136.41 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, up compared with the INR -0.03 it cost on Monday. The price for Gold increased to INR 94,901.45 per tola from INR 94,612.61 per tola a day earlier. Unit measure Gold Price in INR 1 Gram 8,136.41 10 Grams 81,347.34 Tola 94,901.45 Troy Ounce 253,060.20   Daily digest market movers: Gold price retreats amid falling US yields The US 10-year Treasury bond yield dropped nearly...

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed while most currencies declined on Monday as concerns about flip-flopping US tariffs and a slowing US economy weighed on sentiment, with the Philippine peso being the only outlier. Most regional currencies were unable to leverage the softer US dollar, with the Indonesian rupiah depreciating 0.3% while Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit and Thai baht trading marginally lower. “The ongoing US trade probe, set to conclude by April 1, may trigger further tariff headlines, adding to FX uncertainty,” Goldman Sachs analysts wrote. Over the weekend, US...

While Africa is home to some powerhouse economies, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana, not all of the continent is so lucky. Many are facing severe economic challenges, ranging from rising inflation and decreased buying power to adverse trade conditions.The tiny island country of São Tomé and Príncipe lies in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western coast of Central Africa. With a population of around 220,400, it is the second-smallest and second-least populous African sovereign state after Seychelles. The country has used the dobra as its currency since...

The U.S. dollar faced a decline against the Japanese yen on Monday, driven by fears of an economic slowdown and ongoing uncertainty concerning the Trump administration's trade policies. Investors' mounting concerns were compounded by a notable selloff on Wall Street.While the greenback faltered against the yen, it showed resilience by strengthening against currencies like the euro, Swiss franc, and sterling, as traders took profits from recent currency gains. Meanwhile, Wall Street noted a steep decline, with a significant drop in the Nasdaq as tech sectors suffered.Interest rate movements were...

The U.S. dollar suffered losses against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc on Monday as market participants grappled with ongoing trade tensions instigated by tariffs. Concerns over a potential slow-down in the U.S. economy further exacerbated the currency's decline.In Europe, the euro retraced gains from the previous week, though maintaining a position near a four-month high. Anticipation is building around potential boosts in government expenditure, as EU finance ministers convene to discuss defense funding options in light of U.S. foreign aid uncertainties.Meanwhile, investors reduced their net long dollar positions,...

Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $82,000 on Monday after falling nearly 15% last week. Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) followed BTC’s footsteps and crashed by nearly 20% and 28%, respectively, while their momentum indicators continue to show weakness, hinting at further correction. Ethereum (ETH) is down 3% on Friday following its decline into the undervalued region and failure to finalize Holesky since running into issues during the testnet's Pectra upgrade. Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to gain momentum on Friday despite optimistic speculation surrounding the White House Crypto Summit and the establishment of a Strategic...

It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

* Philippine stocks hit highest since January 24 * China consumer prices miss expectations * Thailand targets 3% annual growth in 2025 By Sneha Kumar March 10 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies slipped on Monday, with the Indian rupee and South Korean won leading losses as concerns about potential U.S. tariffs and a slowing U.S. economy weighed on risk sentiment. Regional currencies were unable to leverage the softer U.S. dollar with Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah trading between 0.1% and 0.2% down. "The ongoing U.S. trade...

There is no change in the forex policy of the central bank despite several quarters believing that under the new governor Sanjay Malhotra, RBI would not aggressively defend the rupee, said the official, citing discussions between the government and the RBI on the currency slide. The Indian rupee has weakened about 3.5% against the dollar in the past six months to 86.88 on 7 March, as per data from Bloomberg. By comparison, the Chinese Yuan and the Japanese Yen weakened 1.7% and 0.7%, respectively, during the period. “The government does...