In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India expanded its gold reserves by 72.6 tonnes, reaching a total of 876.18 tonnes valued at $66.2 billion. This increase is the highest since 2021 and the second highest since 2017. The central bank’s gold purchases help protect against currency volatility and enhance valuation gains on reserves.
Global Market | Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel
Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline early Monday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 6%. South Korea’s Kospi also sank significantly. Shares in Australia