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Due to weaker investor demand and minimal trading activity in the bullion market, JPMorgan Chase has reduced its average gold price projection for 2026 from USD 5,708 to USD 5,243 per ounce. In a note dated Sunday, bank analysts stated that “investor client interest has ‘dried to a trickle,'” noting that COMEX gold futures activity, managed money positions, and ETF inflows continued to be muted. According to the bank, trade volumes and aggregate open interest in gold futures have remained low in recent months, indicating a decline in institutional investor participation. JP Morgan kept its positive outlook on gold and…

Even though Google’s upcoming flagship smartphone range is still months away, online leaks about the Pixel 11 series have already begun to appear. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold are the four models that the US-based tech giant is anticipated to release. Early leaks are starting to provide a rather precise image of what the forthcoming Pixel phones might provide, even though Google has not yet officially acknowledged anything. Here is what we currently know about the next-generation Tensor chipset, improved cameras, and brighter displays. Expected specifications for the…

WhatsApp New Feature: Up until now, the timer for vanishing messages on WhatsApp started as soon as a message was sent. But with this new feature, the timer won’t start until the receiver has actually read the message. WhatsApp New Feature: WhatsApp is presently testing a new privacy feature for its customers that may further improve communication security. The business is reportedly implementing a function that will cause disappearing messages to immediately destroy themselves—not just after a predetermined amount of time, but particularly after they have been viewed. Testing for this function has started for iPhone users as well. It…

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ends Longstanding Microsoft Investment In the first quarter of 2026, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sold its remaining stock in Microsoft, completing its withdrawal from the software company. According to media sources citing regulatory records, the foundation’s trust sold its final 7.7 million Microsoft shares, a position worth around USD 3.2 billion, or Rs 26,500 crore. The sale completes a staged withdrawal that started around two years ago, at which point the trust owned roughly 28.5 million Microsoft shares. For many years, the foundation’s investment portfolio consisted primarily of Microsoft stock, which was donated…

Price of Petrol and Diesel: After four years, government oil companies have raised the price of petrol and diesel by ₹3. However, since state-run oil companies continue to suffer losses as a result of increased crude oil prices, industry sources predict that fuel prices may increase even more in the days ahead. New Delhi: Over the past two and a half months, the ongoing situation in West Asia has caused crude oil prices to soar. Oil prices are continuing trading above $100 and have reached $130 a barrel. State-owned oil marketing firms were allegedly losing close to ₹30,000 crore per month…

As India’s new-age listing pipeline is disrupted by growing market volatility and cautious investor sentiment, Flipkart has halted talks about its eagerly awaited initial public offering (IPO). The Walmart-backed e-commerce giant has chosen to postpone its initial public offering (IPO) plans indefinitely, joining an increasing number of IT companies that have postponed going public due to unstable market conditions. According to sources, the decision is motivated by increased volatility in the Indian equities markets, which has reduced investor interest in expensive initial public offerings (IPOs), especially in the technology sector. IPO Momentum Slows Across India’s Tech Sector The action also…

India’s Current Account Deficit Outlook Improves Slightly for FY27 Although aggressive steps to reduce gold imports gave policymakers some respite, India’s current account deficit is expected to slightly decrease in FY27. However, Yes Bank analysts cautioned on Thursday that persistent pressure on capital flows will continue to negatively impact the rupee well into the second half of 2026. Trade Deficit Expands as Oil and Gold Imports Surge Due to a spike in oil and gold imports, India’s trade deficit increased to USD 28.4 billion in April from USD 20.7 billion in March, despite merchandise exports showing their highest year-over-year growth…

The proposed high-speed train lines that would link Bengaluru with Hyderabad and Chennai have received approval from the Karnataka government. It will be a significant step toward the first bullet train network in Southern India. By reducing travel times between key southern cities, the projects are anticipated to increase industrial expansion, real estate development, and regional connection throughout Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. According to The Federal, the high-speed trains planned for the lines are anticipated to run at speeds between 320 and 350 kmph, drastically changing intercity travel in the area. The projected 607-kilometer Hyderabad-Bengaluru rail line…

The latest CNG price hike in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai could soon hit commuters directly in their wallets, with autorickshaw and cab fares likely to go up in the coming days. In Delhi-NCR, CNG prices have been increased by Rs 2 per kg, while in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the rate has been hiked to Rs 84 per kg after a similar Rs 2 increase. The increase occurs at a time when the ongoing energy crisis, which is connected to tensions in West Asia and disruptions in global supply lines, is putting pressure on gasoline prices generally. The cost of gasoline…

Casio has just released a new set of G-Shock watches in the US, focusing on smaller sizes and a unique glass treatment. The new lineup includes four hybrid analog-digital watches based on the company’s popular octagonal design, often referred to by fans as the CasiOak. The main draw for these new models is the polarized glass, which shifts in color depending on the angle of your wrist. Design Specifics and Cost Casio applies polarized vapor deposition to the mineral glass in order to get this appearance. In essence, it creates a colorful gradient on the watch face that shifts as the…