Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed on July 1, 2025 and in the near-term?

Gold price prediction: Barring re-eruption of geopolitical jitters and trade frictions, gold is expected to trade with a slight bearish bias. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold is expected to trade with a slightly bearish bias, analysts feel, considering the diminishing geopolitical tensions and positive talks of trade deals ahead of US President Donald…

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Markets watchful: Asian stocks tick higher; oil slips on OPEC+ output hike concerns

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities edged up on Tuesday while oil prices continued their decline amid uncertainty over US tariffs and expectations of increased crude supply by OPEC+. Investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial US Senate vote on President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill and upcoming labour market data.As per news agency…

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Protectionism among biz challenges: HUL chairman

Mumbai: Geopolitical uncertainties and rising protectionism are posing challenges for businesses globally, and companies will have to respond with speed and agility to protect their growth as they navigate these disruptions, said Nitin Paranjpe, non-executive chairman at Hindustan Unilever (HUL). “The impact that technology will have on us, the impact that climate change will have…

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9th yr of GST may see rate rationalisation

New Delhi: The ninth year of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which begins on Tuesday, could actually see the much-awaited rationalisation of the rates, although the shrinking of slabs from four major ones to three is unlikely.While the tax regime stabilised over eight years, this is evidenced by consistent rise in collections – from…

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India still key driver of global growth: RBI guv

Mumbai: Even as global economic risks mount, India continues to stand out as a key engine of global growth on the back of strong domestic fundamentals and a resilient financial system, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the central bank’s financial stability report.“In a world of increasing uncertainty, India remains a key driver of global…

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