India's demand for gold has fallen by 6%, even as total spending on the precious metal reached a record high, according to the World Gold Council.

The latest figures suggest that while Indians continue to value gold for weddings, festivals, and investments, soaring prices are changing buying behavior. Consumers are increasingly opting for lighter jewellery, delaying purchases, or waiting for discounts and festive offers. Meanwhile, investment preferences are also evolving, with digital gold and other alternatives gaining traction as physical gold purchases slow.

India's Gold Demand Falls 6% Despite Record Spending | Why Indians Are Buying Less Gold

European gas prices are flashing red again. LNG futures touched 62 euros, or about 70 dollars, per megawatt-hour on July 22nd, the highest since the Iran-Israel conflict rattled markets earlier this year. It is up nearly 50 percent from June's 40-42 euros range. The reason isn't a new supply shock. It's a bidding war Europe is losing.

Europe Loses LNG Bidding War to Asia | World Business Watch 

The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged, as widely expected. But while the decision itself was uneventful, the message from ECB President Christine Lagarde was notably more cautious.

Oil shock back for Global Central Banks | World Business Watch 

As a new generation enters the workforce, they bring new ways to communicate. What exactly does Gen Z mean by 'Slay', 'Vibing, or 'Drip'? @PriyankaSh25 brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Gen Z brings in all new office slang

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on Saturday, 6 July, to launch the BJP's membership drive. He was welcomed upon arrival by BJP Working President JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and the party's UP Chief MN Pandey.

PM Narendra Modi reaches Varanasi

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India's Gold Demand Falls 6% Despite Record Spending | Why Indians Are Buying Less Gold

Europe Loses LNG Bidding War to Asia | World Business Watch

Oil shock back for Global Central Banks | World Business Watch

WION Fineprint | Gen Z brings in all new office slang

PM Narendra Modi reaches Varanasi