Gold Premiums
Gold price forecast 2026: WGC sees up to 30% rise amid flight to safety
On the downside, gold prices, WGC said, can slip 5 per cent to 20 per cent in CY26. For that to happen, Donald Trump's policies need to succeed, resulting in stronger-than-expected growth.
 "Gold price forecast 2026: WGC sees up to 30% rise amid flight to safety")
Gold steadies in thin trade as investors assess Fed policy outlook
The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 18, although the central bank's predictions of fewer rate cuts in 2025 resulted in a decline in gold prices to their lowest level since Nov. 18 last week
 "Gold steadies in thin trade as investors assess Fed policy outlook")
How to trade Gold ahead of US Fed's policy move? Check trading strategy
Spot gold was trading with a loss of around 0.45 per cent at $2,570 at the time of the MCX closing. The MCX October gold contract closed at Rs 73,150 (LTP), down 0.49 per cent.
 "How to trade Gold ahead of US Fed's policy move? Check trading strategy")
Why is China turning its back to gold jewellery? Chris Wood explains
In dollar terms, gold prices hit $2,331/oz at the end of H1-CY24, according to WGC data, rising 12.1 per cent during this period
 "Why is China turning its back to gold jewellery? Chris Wood explains")
GST: Gold premiums jump to 7-1/2-month high ahead of tax hike
Gold will attract 3% GST under the new regime against 1.2% currently
 "GST: Gold premiums jump to 7-1/2-month high ahead of tax hike")
India gold premiums drop on subdued demand; China premiums hit near 3-year high
Traders say, in India the cash crunch forcing retail consumers to trim purchases
 "India gold premiums drop on subdued demand; China premiums hit near 3-year high")
