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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 16, 2026) on Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold and silver prices saw a dip on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This followed a volatile week where rates fluctuated sharply. Factors like rising US inflation and anticipated interest rate hikes influenced the market. Local factors also played a role, including government duty increases. Consumers can check rates at major…

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Bitcoin slips towards $79K as higher Treasury yields and oil prices pressure trigger risk-off sentiment

Bitcoin dipped towards $79,000, influenced by rising US Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and high oil prices, impacting global risk assets. Major altcoins also saw declines, with the global crypto market capitalization falling. Analysts suggest Bitcoin's pullback is macro-driven, with key resistance at $82,000-$82,500.

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CCL Industries Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CCL Industries (TSE:CCL.A) reported modest first-quarter sales growth and nearly flat operating income, while management said demand remained generally stable despite inflation pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty. On the company’s 2026 first-quarter investor update call, Sean Washchuk, senior v

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Tax wealthy, not fuel and gold: Former UN Advisor, economist Santosh Mehrotra warns of Rupee slump, job losses

Former UN Advisor Santosh Mehrotra urged the government to tax the super-rich instead of relying on indirect taxes on fuel and gold, warning these are fueling inflation and job losses. He cautioned that escalating geopolitical tensions could push the Indian Rupee to ₹100 against the US dollar within a quarter,…

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Europe lacks everything needed to make its stock market a winner

European stocks have lost their momentum as investors shift focus from cheaper regional equities to the AI boom and seek refuge from a global energy shock. Europe's economic vulnerability to inflation and supply chain disruptions, coupled with a lack of AI-centric companies, has led to a significant underperformance compared to…

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Petrol, diesel price hike may trigger chain reaction across economy, say experts

Rising petrol and diesel prices are poised to escalate India's retail inflation, with economists forecasting a significant ripple effect on household expenses. Analysts predict fuel price hikes could add 10-25 basis points to headline inflation, impacting transportation, logistics, and manufactured goods. This surge, coupled with increasing milk prices, is expected…

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Global bonds battered as flaring inflation spooks investors

Global bond markets are experiencing significant interest rate hikes, driven by escalating energy prices from the Iran conflict and persistent inflation. This is impacting everything from homebuying to corporate borrowing, with benchmark U.S. Treasury yields reaching yearly highs. Investors are now anticipating further rate increases from central banks worldwide, a…

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US Stocks end lower on mounting inflation worries

U.S. stocks declined Friday as rising crude prices fueled global inflation fears, pushing Treasury yields higher and making equities less attractive. The Trump-Xi summit yielded few results, while Jerome Powell's tenure as Fed chair concluded amidst concerns about sticky inflation and potential rate hikes. Energy shares saw gains, but the…

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European shares log weekly losses on Iran war-linked inflation woesdrop

European markets experienced a significant downturn, with the STOXX 600 index sliding due to escalating energy inflation fears stemming from the U.S.-Iran tensions. Rising costs are impacting consumer and producer prices, prompting expectations of interest rate hikes. Economically sensitive sectors and defence stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, despite…

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Gold at over one-week low as dollar, yields climb, Middle East tensions stoke inflation

Gold prices have fallen to a one-week low. This decline is driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar. Inflation fears from the Middle East conflict are also pushing interest rate hike expectations. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium have also seen significant drops. Investors are…

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WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: Report

India's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions impacted fuel costs. Metal prices also climbed significantly. Food inflation eased but may rise later. This marks the highest WPI since October 2022.

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Latest Inflation Data Keeps 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Steady

As inflation persists, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has remained unchanged from May's estimate of 3.8%.

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Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end this week lower as tech stocks slide, Treasury yields and oil prices climb after Trump-Xi China summit disappoints investors - US stock market performance today May 15

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a sell-off on Friday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closing lower. Technology stocks led the declines as investors took profits, while rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns added pressure. Disappointment over the Trump-Xi summit…

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Bond Yields Jump on Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 500 points on mounting inflation worries

U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs as rising crude oil prices and surging Treasury yields triggered fresh inflation concerns. The selloff hit AI-driven tech stocks hardest, while markets reassessed rate hike risks under incoming Fed leadership, with geopolitical tensions and bond market signals dampening investor sentiment.

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Dollar Rallies as Inflation Risks Push Bond Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2.5-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.47%. The dollar rallied on Friday on concerns that strong US economic news and soaring crude oil prices will prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a bullish factor for the dollar. Friday's economic...

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Social Security recipients could see a major COLA boost in 2027

As inflation continues to rise, current projections for Social Security benefit increases may not be enough

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Demand for longer-term U.S. debt gets weaker as one shock after another stokes fear that high inflation is here to stay

On Wednesday, the Treasury Department sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007.

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Dominoes are steadily falling in the path of the rate cuts Trump wants to see from Kevin Warsh

"In his confirmation hearing, Warsh testified that 'inflation is a choice.' He may get the chance to prove he actually believes it."

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How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

The outgoing Federal Reserve chair guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult.

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Economists warn fuel, milk price hikes may raise retail inflation by up to 0.42%

Retail inflation is set to rise by 0.42 percent due to increased fuel and milk prices. Economists predict broader impacts on transportation, logistics, and food costs. Petrol and diesel prices saw a hike of Rs 3 per litre. Milk prices also increased by Rs 2 per litre. These changes will…

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Stocks Slide as Inflation Fears Lift Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Why is US stock market falling today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash after Trump concludes China visit - Nvidia and Amazon stocks sink amid inflation fears and Iran war uncertainty shaking Wall Street

US stock market today suffered a sharp selloff as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq crashed after President Donald Trump ended his China visit without easing deeper market fears. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to 7,436, the Nasdaq dropped 1.25%, and the Dow lost 366 points to 49,697. Nvidia…

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Stocks Tumble on Inflation Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Economic Times

Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

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