Gold and silver have come under sharp pressure after an extraordinary rally unraveled.


Gold Slumps, Volatility Deepens Across Markets 

Morakhia argues that India’s current startup boom is largely built on a "brick-and-click" illusion. We are, in his view, currently "buying second-hand clothes, rebranding them, and selling them as new." 

India must pivot from ‘copy-paste’ startups to true innovation, says ShareKhan founder Shripal Morakhia

Oil prices are swinging between geopolitics and fundamentals. Crude briefly surged to multi-month highs on fears of possible US strikes on Iran, before retreating as concerns over a global supply glut resurfaced. With forecasters warning of surplus barrels, the oil market is being pulled in opposite directions, leaving prices volatile and the outlook uncertain. 


Oil prices retreat after multi-month highs

Global stock markets are kicking off 2026 on a high, fueled by the AI boom. In 2025, US Stocks gained double digits, hitting record highs, with seven major tech companies accounting for half of all market earnings.

AI Rally Meets Inflation Risk in 2026 

2025 will be remembered as a defining year for Indian equity markets. Despite heavy foreign investor selling, global economic uncertainty, and geopolitical pressures, Indian markets delivered steady gains driven by strong domestic participation. Local investors, SIP inflows, and institutional confidence helped equities rise nearly 10%, underlining the growing strength of India’s internal capital base. The shift highlights how domestic flows are increasingly shaping market direction and resilience.


Indian markets resilient grit amid global shocks

Gold and silver plunged sharply on monday following a powerful year-end rally that pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell nearly 5 percent, marking its biggest intraday drop since october. Silver tumbled almost 11 percent, its largest one-day decline since september 2020.


Gold & silver plunge: Gold surges to multiple record highs in 2025

Gold prices surged 1.2% to a new record high of $4,530 per ounce, extending the rally in precious metals. Silver also jumped past $75 per ounce for the first time ever, marking another all-time high for the sector as investors move into safe-haven assets.


Why gold and silver made Indians richer | precious metals beat equities, crypto 

Spot Gold: The spot price you see on market tickers around the world is the price that you can buy or sell one ounce of gold for at that moment in time.


Will you get spot price for your gold? 


From redefining how India tells its stories to reshaping finance, education and mobility, a new generation of founders and leaders is quietly building institutions that reflect the country’s evolving ambitions. 


5 Indian founders who are betting on country’s evolving consumption patterns

In recent years the company has highlighted contracts with the US Army and other federal customers while also winning sizeable commercial deals (for example with BP and the NHS in the UK). 

'Stock up 330% in 12 months': This company is building AI weapons for CIA and other US intelligence agencies

A new stock exchange in South Korea, Nextrade, has captured roughly a third of the activity in the nation's 2.4 trillion dollar market.
That is in just a few months since its launch.
Some stocks were traded more on the new alternative bourse than the 70 year old korean exchange last month.

Korea's all-day trading bourse drives growth 

The Vatican City is the world’s richest country by GDP per capita, yet it has no army. Protected by faith, diplomacy, and the Swiss Guard, this tiny city-state survives through global influence, wealth, and divine politics instead of military might.

'Protected by faith': Richest country in world has no army to defend its enormous treasures

China’s longest stock rally in years has yet to lift consumer spending. Preliminary data from the eight-day Golden Week holiday show less than expected sales.

Chinese shoppers hold back during key holiday

Most Indians are familiar with stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs — but few actually invest. The regulator survey, which was released last week, covered over 90,000 households and the results show that India’s investment culture still prefers safety over risk. Here are key takeaways from it.


Explainer: Why most Indians still avoid securities markets?

Global trade has experienced an unexpected boost this year. . . Thanks to surging exports of AI-related goods and a rush of imports into the US ahead of US President Trump's tariff hikes. . . But the World Trade Organisation warns that 2026 could paint a very different picture. . .


WTO warns of trade uncertainties impacting 2026 growth

As digital lending grows, so do scams. Cyber fraudsters are now using more advanced tactics to trap borrowers looking for quick loans. From fake apps to phishing calls. . . Here are five common personal loan scams you need to watch out for.


Explainer: 5 common personal loan scams to watch out for 

Earlier, credit checks used to be a rare event. You only looked at your credit history when a loan was rejected or a credit card was denied. But that world has changed completely. Today, credit reports are just a click away — and monitoring them regularly has become a core part of financial planning.


Explainer: Why credit monitoring matters in 2025?

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services let customers split a purchase into smaller installments, making it easier to fit big buys into a tight budget.4


Money Matters: What is BNPL and how does it work?

According to the World Gold Council, India’s gold demand spikes by 30–40 per cent during the festive quarter, driven by cultural traditions and investment interest. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian cities where gold buying reaches its peak every festive season

10 Indian cities where gold buying peaks every Diwali

Looking to start a business without heavy investment? All you need is your talent. From writing and designing to teaching and consulting, here are 15 creative business ideas you can launch with just your skills and grow into profitable ventures.

15 creative businesses you can start with just your skills

Want to start a business but don’t have money to invest? The good news is you can launch profitable businesses right from home without spending a single rupee. From freelancing to online tutoring and digital marketing, here are 15 smart business ideas you can start today with zero investment.

15 businesses you can start from home with zero investment

A credit score is an indicator of how consistent you are with repaying your debts. When you borrow money from lenders like banks, your repayment information is sent to credit information companies that compute a credit score. The higher your credit score, the better your chances of securing loans with favourable terms. A credit score is also known as a credit rating.


How to improve your credit score? | How Buy Now Pay Later works? |

ant to be your own boss but short on funds? Discover 20 smart business ideas you can start in India with less than ₹10,000. From online gigs to small local ventures, these low-cost startups can help you build big dreams on a small budget!

20 business ideas you can start with less than Rs 10,000

A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, is foraying into tokenization. BlackRock is exploring how to make exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available as tokens on the blockchain for Wall Street. The firm is working on tokenizing funds tied to real-world assets, such as stocks. But that will depend on regulatory considerations.


BlackRock to tokenise funds tied to real-world assets

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