The value of Russia's gold holdings surpassed USD 200 billion for the first time ever in October, while bullion's share in the country's international reserves increased to 32.9 per cent, according to the central bank.
Central banks around the world could continue expanding their gold reserves amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, as highlighted in a recent report by Quantum Mutual Fund.
A significant milestone has been achieved by the UAE banking sector. As of July 2024, the total capital and reserves of banks operating within the UAE exceeded AED500 billion for the first time.
Amid the ongoing global crisis India's total gold reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stand at 854.73 metric tonnes, according to the latest report by the central bank.
Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 26, received award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year.
The Ministry of Finance posted on X, "Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman today participated in the Fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors #G20FMCBG Meeting #AnnualMeetings2024, in Washington DC, today. During her intervention, FM Smt. @nsit
Experts say the surge in gold prices came amid a confluence of factors, including major central banks' dovish outlooks, slightly lower bond yields, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank, took part in the second BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting recently held in Moscow.
Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged and change the policy stance to neutral indicates that inflation is still the main concern for the central bank, according to a research report by Union Bank of India.
Joshi said, "This signals circumspection, it also underscores the likelihood of a rate cut in December. The outsized US Federal Reserve rate cut of 50 basis points in September marked complete and a decisive turn in monetary policy among major central banks. Yet, for emerging market peers, d
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to conclude the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, with Governor Shaktikanta Das expected to announce the central bank's decision on policy rates.