PPF vs ELSS vs NPS: Where ₹5,000 Grows Faster in 15Y?

Public Provident Fund (PPF), Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS), and National Pension Scheme (NPS) are some of the most well-liked options for tax-saving investments in India. Regarding returns, risk, and lock-in time, each provides distinct advantages. This is the performance of a ₹5,000 monthly investment over a 15-year period. For conservative investors, the Public Provident … Read more

Asian Currencies Flat as US-Iran Talks Keep Markets Calm

As investors took a cautious stance ahead of developments in the US-Iran peace negotiations, Asian currency markets remained mostly unchanged. The demand for safe-haven assets decreased as optimism about a possible truce increased, limiting fluctuations in key currencies. After recently hitting a six-week low, the US Dollar Index (DXY) remained stable and is now on … Read more

Gold Holds Near $4800 as US-Iran Talks Drive Market Mood

Gold prices were firm on Friday, trading close to $4,790 per ounce and moving toward a fourth weekly rise in a row. Global markets are responding to the improving mood around the US-Iran peace negotiations, which is reducing concerns about a protracted geopolitical conflict and escalating inflation. A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and … Read more

Gold at Make-or-Break: Will $4,800 Break or Crash Now?

As Gold (XAU/USD) fails to hold above the crucial $4,800 barrier for the third consecutive session, gold prices are still under pressure. Due to conflicting macro signals and geopolitical uncertainties, the metal is presently trading in a small range around $4,790. The continuous anxiety surrounding the US-Iran peace negotiations is the main factor driving gold’s … Read more