Gold prices have dropped by around 6% since Diwali, pressured by a stronger US dollar and rising inflation concerns. The price of 24-carat gold fell from Rs 80,710 to Rs 74,031. The recent uptick in US inflation has sparked fears of a pause in Federal Reserve rate cuts, further weakening gold prices. Check local gold rates for details.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,