According to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) of India, the prices of essential medicines including painkillers and antibiotics is set to increase from April. “Based on the WPI data provided by the office of the Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the annual change in WPI works out as 10.76607 per cent during…Continue Reading

SynopsisGold prices fell on Thursday, as U.S. Treasury yields rose while investors opted for riskier assets amid a retreat in oil prices after the United Arab Emirates said it would help increase oil production, making safe-haven bullion less appealing.AgenciesAmong other metals, spot silver shed 0.9% to $25.49 per ounce, while platinum fell 1.1% to $1,065.14.March…Continue Reading

North American oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Joe Biden’s government signalled it won’t sanction Russian crude oil because of the impact it could have on pump prices.The White House has imposed several sanctions on Russia but won’t directly target oil exports. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press)North American oil prices fell on Friday after…Continue Reading

SynopsisGold steadied on Thursday near an eight-month high touched earlier this week, as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields dipped on less hawkish-than-feared Federal Reserve minutes, and as the Ukraine crisis boosted demand for the safe-haven metal.AgenciesU.S. retail sales increased by the most in 10 months in January, lifting the level of sales to a…Continue Reading

Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano drop up to 10%

New Delhi: Crypto prices continued to slide on Thursday, following sluggish macroeconomic conditions, rise in oil prices and tapering cues from the Federal Reserve. Rising inflation and slump in the technology market added to the woes. Bitcoin once again slipped below the $42,000 mark but Ethereum was able to hold $3,200 levels. The trading volumes…Continue Reading

Gold prices oscillate around $1,800 mark; firm dollar weighs

Gold prices have fallen about 5% in 2021, the most since 2015, as economies recovered from the impact of the pandemic, reducing demand for safe-haven bullion Topics Gold Prices | Precious metals | US Dollar Reuters  Last Updated at December 30, 2021 15:47 IST ALSO READ Gold price today at Rs 46,710 per 10 gm, silver trending at Rs…Continue Reading