By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A Gold has recently experienced a sharp pullback following its strong rally earlier this year. The move is primarily driven by a stronger US dollar and shifting expectations around interest rates, as central banks signal that rates may remain higher…
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By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Gold prices are currently navigating heightened uncertainty, caught between opposing forces that make it difficult to establish a clear short-term trend. On the one hand, the macroeconomic backdrop in the United States has reinforced expectations of higher interest rates for longer.…
Continue ReadingDELAWARE, Mar 20: The Algorand Foundation and Algorand Technologies today announced a landmark agreement for Algorand Technologies’ intellectual property and Algorand Protocol development and support activities to be consolidated at Algorand Foundation. Given the decentralized nature of the protocol, proposed improvements continue to be subject to the approval of the vast majority of consensus participants. This strategic consolidation marks the final step in the Foundation’s transition to a unified, U.S.-based structure designed…
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By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A U.S. equity futures edged lower on Thursday, approaching multi-month lows after a decline in the previous session. Rising inflation concerns, hawkish monetary policy signals, and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. Energy markets are adding to the pressure.…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India’s bioeconomy has expanded from about $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2025, registering an annual growth of 17–18 per cent and emerging as a major global biotechnology hub. Addressing the 14th Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Industry…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: India has achieved a record milestone in its mineral sector with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest number of auctions conducted in a single year. According to the Ministry of Mines, the achievement reflects strong coordination between…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will anchor the implementation of the ‘BHAVYA’ scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country to boost manufacturing and investment. The initiative, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: Coal continues to play a critical role in ensuring India’s energy security, even as the country expands its renewable energy capacity, with production and stock levels remaining aligned with rising demand. According to the Ministry of Coal, coal remains essential for providing reliable baseload power and…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: The Government has increased natural gas supplies to urea plants, leading to a 23 per cent rise in domestic urea production and improving fertilizer availability ahead of the Kharif 2026 season. Amid recent developments in West Asia, the Department of Fertilizers has implemented a multi-pronged strategy…
Continue ReadingJALGAON (MAHARASHTRA), March 20: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced the approval of a ₹200-crore ‘Banana Cluster’ project in Jalgaon, aimed at strengthening agricultural infrastructure and enhancing farmers’ income. Interacting with banana cultivators in Jalgaon on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the minister reiterated the Centre’s commitment to the development…
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