Learn with ETMarkets: How central banks worldwide are impacting bull run in gold
Central banks’ pivotal role in driving the ongoing bull run in gold prices is dissected, highlighting the connection between central bank actions and the surge in gold prices. With mounting concerns over rising inflationary pressures, central banks view gold as a reliable hedge against currency depreciation and inflation.
Gold records its worst weekly fall this year on hawkish Fed minutes
April’s preliminary US economic data shows unexpected strength in durable goods orders, rising 0.70% against a predicted -0.80% decline. Even excluding transportation, the sector grew 0.4%, surpassing the 0.20% forecast. Consumer sentiment, measured by the University of Michigan, also improved to 69.10 from 67.70. However, inflation expectations for the next year and five to ten […]
Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns
Historical data suggests portfolios constructed on quality, value, growth, alpha, momentum, volatility were able to reward investors with better returns than that offered by market-cap based indices. Mutual fund houses are keen to launch ETFs that track the performance of the factor indices.
Gold prices back in limelight after mild correction
Gold prices have surged both globally and domestically, nearing the significant psychological level of $2,500 per ounce on the London spot market, representing a year-to-date increase of almost 17%. This momentum is reflected in the Indian market as well, with MCX futures prices exceeding ₹74,000 per ten grams.