India has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee’s value. However, India’s strong cultural demand for gold may limit effectiveness. Higher duties could also boost illegal gold imports. Investors should consider gold as a long-term hedge.
Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets
Oil prices dipped as OPEC+ agreed to boost output from August, with key producers seeing recovering exports via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the planned