Will Dems waste a golden opportunity? Maybe it's time to focus on dumping Trump first, and working out their internal disputes later Salon · Aug 28
Vacheron Constantin’s Animal Kingdom watches feature a paper crocodile, embroidered tiger and glass octopus Vacheron Constantin releases six concept watches inspired by the Animal Kingdom T3 · Aug 28
India's forex reserves hit record high of $729.33 billion after $12.4 billion weekly jump India's foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $729.328 billion. This surge marks a significant build-up in the nation's external reserves. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves drove this substantial increase. The Reserve Bank of India's measures have attracted considerable forex inflows. These reserves are now higher than… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Where to invest as market headwinds ease: Motilal Oswal backs mid and smallcaps, favours gold over silver Motilal Oswal says several headwinds facing Indian equities are easing, supported by stronger earnings, positive FII flows and domestic demand. It remains Neutral on equities but Overweight on mid- and small-caps, while preferring gold over silver and accrual-focused fixed-income strategies. The Economic Times · Aug 28
In 1867, gold helped transform South Pass City into a town of about 2,000; by 1870, its population had fallen below 500 In 1866, the discovery of gold transformed South Pass City into a bustling hub, attracting prospectors and families eager for wealth. However, as the mines proved unprofitable, the town faced a rapid decline. Notably, Esther Morris made history here as the first woman Justice of the Peace in the U.S.… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Indian Bank’s ₹1,500 crore treasury bet comes with a gold push: CEO Binod Kumar Indian Bank anticipates treasury income between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 crore this fiscal year. The lender expects its gold loan book to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore during this period. Gross non-performing assets are targeted to decrease to 1.5-1.6 percent by year-end. The bank plans to sell Rs 200… The Economic Times · Aug 28
'Too Low': 2 Men Arrested After Viral Video Shows Them Looting Nepal Flood Victim Nepal Police arrested two men after a viral video showed gold earrings being removed from a flood victim. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Bitcoin falls 30% as Google, gold and defence stocks outperform since 2020: Report Google emerged as the best-performing asset in a Taurex study, gaining nearly 291% between 2020 and August 2026, while Bitcoin fell 30%. BAE Systems, gold, Apple and Microsoft also delivered gains of more than 100%. Defence stocks featured prominently among the top performers, benefiting from higher military spending, geopolitical tensions… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Has the S&P 500 really doubled since 2023? Chris Wood says it is down 21% in gold terms Jefferies’ Christopher Wood highlights a sharp divergence in market returns: while the S&P 500 has doubled in dollar terms since early 2023, it has fallen 21% relative to gold. He warns that efforts to suppress US bond yields could weaken the dollar, boosting alternative assets such as gold and Bitcoin. The Economic Times · Aug 28
After viral video, two arrested in Nepal for stealing earrings from flood victim’s body Nepal Police arrested two men for stealing gold earrings from a flood victim. A viral video showed the men pulling the woman's body from the river. They were identified and apprehended near Pokhara Bus Park in Bharatpur. This incident occurred amidst a massive search and rescue operation following devastating floods.… The Times of India · Aug 28
Househelp stole Rs 2 cr worth gold from family she worked with for three years, when left alone; ran away with 1.5kg jewellery, Rs 25,000 cash A Bengaluru family returned home to discover that their domestic help had allegedly fled with 1.5kg gold jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore and Rs 25,000 cash. She had worked with the family for nearly three years and stayed at their home. Police are examining CCTV footage and suspect she… The Economic Times · Aug 28
PPFAS Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 5 funds, including flexicap, largecap PPFAS Mutual Fund has announced feature and nomenclature changes across its schemes, including its flexi-cap, large-cap, ELSS, arbitrage and conservative hybrid funds. The changes, effective August 26, revise investment allocations and scheme nomenclature across the fund house’s offerings. The Economic Times · Aug 28
A 10% gold rally could create $400 billion in wealth for Indians. Jefferies names stocks set to benefit Jefferies sees a 10% gold rally unlocking $20–25 billion in gold-backed loans and boosting household wealth by $400 billion, with Manappuram Finance its top pick. The Economic Times · Aug 28
Gold prices slip Rs 5,000/10g in 4 days; silver falls Rs 1,200/kg today ahead of Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. Buy, sell or hold? Gold prices have fallen Rs 5,000 per 10 grams in four sessions, while silver prices declined Rs 1,200 per kg on Friday. With U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh set to speak at Jackson Hole, markets are watching for signals on interest rates and their potential impact on precious metals. The Economic Times · Aug 28
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Nepal Floods: 2 arrested for allegedly stealing gold earrings from woman’s body swept away in river; video goes viral Nepal police arrested two men after a video showed them stealing gold earrings. The incident occurred after devastating flash floods swept a woman away in the Narayani River. Authorities identified the suspects as Madan Gurung and Umesh Chaudhary. These arrests come as Nepal grapples with severe flood and landslide disasters.…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Priority Jewels IPO opens today: GMP signals 19% listing gain. Should you subscribe? Priority Jewels has launched its IPO today, August 28, 2026, with subscriptions open for three days. The shares are currently seeing a brisk 19% premium in the grey market, with anchor investors already committing Rs 27.45 crore. The funds raised will mainly help in repaying debt and supporting general corporate…
AAP · Aug 28 Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off Latrell Mitchell will play his first NRL game in over three months as South Sydney look to lock in a finals spot with a win over Gold Coast.
Times Life · Aug 28 White Was Never Just Grief: What India's Mourning Colour Has Cost Indian Widows The Sari That Arrives Before the Tears DryIn many Hindu households, the white sari comes before the funeral arrangements are complete. The widow's sindoor is wiped away, her bangles broken, her coloured clothes folded into a box that may never be opened again. The sequence is so practised it feels…
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Gold treads water ahead of Fed Warsh's Jackson Hole speech In early Asian trading on Friday, gold prices slipped slightly as markets geared up for an anticipated address by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole. With Fed officials expressing concerns about ongoing inflation in the United States, and labor market data indicating stability, traders are eager to see…
Barchart · Aug 27 Dollar Finishes Slightly Higher Ahead of Fed Chair Warsh The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.03%. The dollar found some support on Thursday after weekly US jobless claims unexpectedly declined, signaling strength in the labor market. Also, hawkish comments on Thursday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and...
Evening Standard · Aug 27 Best smart rings, tried and tested for sleep and fitness tracking From tracking sleep, steps, and body temperature to detecting snorers and taking photos, Maisie Bovingdon reveals the top brands
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Cycling News · Aug 27 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Laura Stigger, Adrien Boichis claim narrow victories in elite short track Sister and brother Monique and Nicolas Halter take double gold in the U23 short track
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Priority Jewels IPO: Co raises Rs 27 crore from Whiteoak Capital and others in anchor round Priority Jewels secured Rs 27.45 crore from anchor investors before its upcoming public offering. The company's initial public offering will open for subscription on August 28, 2026. This maiden public offer aims to raise funds for working capital and general corporate needs.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Bronze age treasure stolen in four-minute Spanish museum heist Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is target of ‘very well planned’ raid