Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply from their record highs. This profit-taking move follows rapid gains this year. Asian stocks showed mixed performance. US share futures edged lower. Treasuries advanced. Oil prices rose for a second day. Several factors contributed to the precious metals’ decline.
India raises $73 bn in forex inflows at record pace
India has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows in less than 11 weeks, surpassing the scale and pace of the RBI’s 2013 FCNR(B) swap