The Latest Breaking News from Gold

Cash, gold bars by drone: China's PLA stages 'wartime' Taiwan drill

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has used a multi-rotor drone to deliver cases containing gold bars, New Taiwan dollars and US currency during a “wartime financial support” exercise, in a drill that appeared to simulate the logistical demands of a potential operation against Taiwan.

The Times of India · Aug 18

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Rising Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.04% today. The weakness in stocks today has increased demand for dollar liquidity. Also, today’s rally in WTI crude oil to a 3-week high is boosting inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the...

Barchart · Aug 18

Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity

For the second time in a row, Italy has topped the medal table at the European Athletics Championships. With a total of 22 medals (ten of them gold) Italy pipped host nation Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the top spot. Once a nation of footballers – having won the…

The Conversation · Aug 18

Augmont Enterprises to launch Rs 825-cr IPO on Aug 21; price band set at Rs 750-788

Augmont Enterprises Ltd is set to unveil its initial public offering (IPO) on August 21, with a target to raise Rs 825 crore. The IPO will comprise both a new issue and an offer for sale from promoters. Anchor investors can place bids starting August 20, while the public issue…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Gold slips below Rs 1.55 lakh/10 gm on MCX, but global prices extend gains. What’s next?

Gold prices slipped on the MCX but extended gains in international markets on Tuesday as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike eased. Gold futures for October delivery fell 0.6% to Rs 1,54,995 per 10 grams, while December and February contracts declined over 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively. Investors now…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens for subscription. Should you apply? Check GMP, key details

The IPO has generated some interest ahead of its launch, although grey market signals remain muted. Shankesh Jewellers shares are currently commanding a mild 2% premium in the grey market over the upper end of the issue price band, pointing to expectations of a modestly positive—or largely flat—listing.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Kaley Cuoco’s Vibrant Velvet Sofa is Topping 2027 Living Room Trends – Signaling the Rise of Warm Maximalism

Designed by Jeff Andrews, this sculptural sofa blends high-impact maximalism with practicality for the ultimate living room layout

Homes & Gardens · Aug 18

Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

Gold prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday, with investors keenly anticipating the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes that could shape monetary policy. The softness in U.S. economic indicators has sparked optimism that the Fed may maintain rates. In light of escalating geopolitical uncertainties, gold is once again…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

NOCT targets 14-15 golds at Aichi-Nagoya

The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) has set a target of 14-15 gold medals at the Asian Games, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya from Sept 19 to Oct 4.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Gold traders to meet ministers in bid to stop tax proposal

The Gold Traders Association is to meet with the Finance Ministry later this month to seek an exemption from the proposed gold tax.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17