HIGH RIDGE FUTURES
Poised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul
The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as violence flared between Chinese and Indian troops in Galwan Valley on 15-16 June 2020. However, Blasko, a former US defence attache in Beijing and Hong Kong, also provided a useful assessment of current and future conditions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Gold gains on dollar retreat, focus on US inflation data
Gold prices rose on Monday, helped by a pullback in the dollar, while investors looked forward to U.S. inflation data due later this week that could offer more clarity on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Gold firms on Fed rate cut hopes; investors await more US data
Gold prices edged higher on Monday as signs of cooling U.S. inflation lifted hopes for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, while traders awaited a slew of U.S. economic data due this week.
Gold on track for weekly rise as Middle East risks loom
Gold prices held firm on Friday, on track for a fifth consecutive weekly rise, as fears of further tit-for-tat retaliation between Iran and Israel triggered safe-haven demand.
Gold shatters record roof, heads for third straight weekly gain on buying momentum
Spot gold gained 1.3% to $2,320.04 per ounce, as of 10:57 a.m. EDT, after hitting a record high of $2,324.79 earlier in the session. Bullion has risen 3.8% so far this week and is headed for a third straight weekly gain. U.S. gold futures edged 1.4% higher to $2,339.70.
With strawberry and flower cultivation, parched Aravali in Rajasthan is solving its water problems
Cultivating strawberries, peas, and flowers in the arid southern region of Rajasthan is an oddity. But water conservation efforts by the Delhi-based DS Group are making a difference.
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Gold extends record run, heads for best week in 5 months
Gold reached an all-time high of $2,185.19 after a report showed a rise in the U.S. unemployment rate and a moderation in wage gains despite job growth acceleration in February.
Gold holds steady with spotlight on Fed verdict
Gold prices held steady on Friday as investors' attention shifted to the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting due next week for more insights into the interest rate outlook.
Gold slides 1% as strong US jobs data clouds rate cut bets
Spot gold fell 1% to $2,008.79 per ounce by 9:55 a.m. ET (1455 GMT), and was down nearly 1% for the week so far. U.S. gold futures also lost 1% at $2,025.10. The dollar index firmed 0.2%, making bullion more expensive for overseas buyers. Also, 10-year Treasury yields ticked higher.
Gold gains nearly 3% on safe-haven inflows, set for best week since March
Spot gold was up 2.8% at $1,921.39 per ounce by 1134 a.m. ET (1534 GMT). U.S. gold futures added 2.7% to $1,934.60. Prices were up 4.8% for the week
Gold ekes out gains as US dollar, yields ease
Investors are now looking to comments from Fed policymakers, including Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari and board Governor Lisa Cook, who are set to speak at events on Friday.
Lake Champlain, Green Mountains: Here's how you should spend your 36 Hours in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, Vermont's most populous city, is known for its natural beauty, farm-to-table food scene, and progressive sensibility. Visitors can enjoy gelato at Shy Guy Gelato, sip tropical beers at Foam Brewers, experience a sonic journey at Paradiso, and dine at the candlelit Dedalus Wine Bar. Other highlights include the Burlington Farmers Market, apple picking at Yates Family Orchard, and exploring the town of Bristol.
Delhi may suffer losses of Rs 2.75 trillion by 2050 due to climate change: Draft action plan
India introduced its National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, following which state governments were instructed to create their own action plans. The State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) must be aligned with the strategies laid out in the NAPCC.
India’s blue economy sets sail to unlock a sea of opportunities!
India holds immense potential for the blue economy, which encompasses the sustainable use of ocean resources toward environmental sustainability, job creation, and growth. India can use its vast coastline and strategic location to unlock potential opportunities in various industries such as food, medicine, fresh water, minerals, and renewable energy while addressing climate change.
Gold gains to one-year high as economic concerns grow
This comes after U.S. Fed minutes on Wednesday indicated that several policymakers considered pausing rate increases and projected that recent banking sector stress would tip the economy into recession.
Gold eases in choppy trade as investors await U.S. economic data
Powell on Tuesday said interest rates might need to move higher than expected if the U.S. economy remained strong, but reiterated he felt a process of "disinflation" is underway
Delhi losing forest cover, injustice to nature; Leave some mountains, rivers for future gen: HC
It also asked her about the status of a pending case before the Supreme Court with identical issues, including depletion of green cover.
Gold eases off nine-month peak as U.S. dollar, yields gain
Spot gold fell 0.2% to $1,927.35 per ounce by 10:20 a.m. ET (1520 GMT), after hitting its highest since late-April 2022 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures was up 0.3% to $1,922.30.The dollar index gained 0.2% against its rivals, making greenback-priced bullion cheaper for many buyers, while benchmark U.S. 10-Treasury yields rose to a near one-week high. [USD/][US/]
Gold rate today: Yellow metal falls from record high as investors trim positions
Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser said in an interview with CNBC that the US Federal Reserve could slow rate hikes in late spring or early summer. In a low-interest rate regime, lesser returns on interest-bearing assets such as bonds turn gold attractive.
India, China harden defences: Border line of no actual control
At the sensitive Doklam plateau, which saw a major military flare up in 2017 when India stopped Chinese troops from constructing a road that threatened army defences on the Jhamperi ridge, Chinese presence has remained strong. The PLA has also initiated additional infrastructure development in disputed areas that Bhutan has a strong claim over, setting a direct path of confrontation with India.
Gold heads for worst week in 9 months after Fed blow
Spot gold edged 0.2% down to $1,770.60 per ounce by 10:28 a.m. EDT (1428 GMT), stalling an initial uptick on some bargain buying. Prices were down 4.5% for the week, having slid over 2% on Thursday.
Gold flirts with $1,900 again after US inflation ticks up
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,896.96 per ounce by 12:10 p.m. EDT (1610 GMT), having earlier dipped as much as 0.8%. It is on course for its fourth straight weekly gain, up 0.9%.
Gold slides on dollar rally as virus fears grip Wall Street
Spot gold hit its lowest since Sept. 28 at $1,872.55 per ounce before recovering to $1,876.01 by 10:09 a.m. EDT (1409 GMT). U.S. gold futures fell 1.9% to $1,876.20.
Tech reaches new heights, climbers to Mount Everest can now enjoy high-speed 5G coverage
5G is the fifth generation of wireless communication technologies.
Gold hits 1-month peak as Apple virus warning stifles risk appetite
Spot gold was up 1% at $1,595.97 per ounce by 10:32 a.m. EST (1532 GMT), its highest since Jan. 8.
Shimla crisis offers a terrifying glimpse of what most of our cities could be facing in future
The requirement for the town is about 45 MLD according to Shimla Municipal Corporation documents, however, the present yield is less than 32 MLD even on normal days.
Wildlife panel directs no big projects in Delhi in future
In its September 4 meeting, the standing committee observed that the project was not specific to the capital city and wondered why it could not have been planned in a B-class city.
Gold bulls emboldened as US Fed grapples with Trump policy uncertainty
The Fed gave little clue on when it might next tighten monetary as officials grapple with the uncertainty created by a new presidential administration.
US set for more Arctic chill, natural gas prices at 4-year high
Natural gas rose for fifth day in New York and was set for the highest close in almost four years, while heating oil traded at the highest prices in almost 5 months.
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