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Published: 03-19-2025, 02:35 pm | Updated: 03-19-2025, 09:54 am Vietnam is experiencing a gold rush as prices approach the 100 million VND per tael ($4,000 per ounce) milestone, with crowds forming outside Hanoi’s gold retailers on March 19. At Bao Tin Minh Chau, one of Vietnam’s leading gold shops, prices increased by 500,000 VND in a single morning, forcing the retailer to limit purchases to just 1.88 grams per customer. While many buyers like 60-year-old Nguyen Van Hung are convinced prices will continue rising, others remain hesitant to sell existing holdings despite potential profits. Financial analysts attribute the surge to

Published: 03-19-2025, 02:32 pm The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% during its closely watched meeting on Wednesday, where they’ve remained since December. Despite holding rates constant, the Fed still anticipates implementing two rate cuts before year’s end. The decision comes as officials express concerns about tariffs’ impact on an already slowing economy. The Federal Open Market Committee has downgraded its economic growth outlook to just 1.7% for this year—a 0.4 percentage point reduction from December’s projection—while simultaneously raising its inflation forecast. Additionally, the Fed announced it would further scale back its “quantitative tightening” program, slowing the pace

Published: 03-19-2025, 01:45 pm | Updated: 03-19-2025, 09:48 am Gold continues its remarkable momentum in India, with domestic prices gaining 13% year-to-date and reaching a record ₹88,946 per 10g as the global price surpassed $3,000 per ounce. While higher prices are dampening jewelry purchases, they’re boosting old gold sales, with investment demand remaining strong through ETF inflows. Despite February gold imports dropping to an 11-month low, experts anticipate some demand recovery in the coming months due to seasonal factors like festivals and weddings, though this may not fully offset price-driven constraints. Gold remains India’s top-performing asset class in 2025, significantly