Gold and silver surged to fresh highs on Friday, extending recent gains amid geopolitical tensions, a weaker US dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts at its upcoming January 27 meeting. Market uncertainty was also fueled by comments from US President Donald Trump on securing permanent US access to Greenland, though the deal’s details remain unclear and Denmark rejected any challenge to its sovereignty.
States’ consolidated fiscal deficit widens 0.3 pc to 3.3 per cent in FY25: RBI
Indias states fiscal deficit has widened to 3.3 percent of GDP in fiscal year 2025. This increase stems from states borrowing more under a central