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RBI accelerates gold repatriation as global trust wanes
The Reserve Bank of India is bringing home nearly 77% of its gold reserves by March 2026. This significant move accelerates the onshoring of bullion. The central bank has already repatriated a large portion of its gold. This action follows global events that raised concerns about storing sovereign assets abroad. Many countries are now repatriating their gold.
Gold slips below ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams; silver near ₹2.43 lakh per kg in India
Gold prices in India slip on MCX as global bullion nears one month lows, with analysts eyeing further downside amid strong dollar, oil and central bank risks.
Gold, silver steady amid West Asia tensions; central bank decisions in focus
Gold and silver prices hold near highs as West Asia tensions and upcoming global central bank decisions keep bullion in a volatile, range bound holding pattern.
RBI in talks with global regulators, banks to review Mythos risks, sources say
India's central bank is actively engaging with global counterparts and local institutions to assess potential cybersecurity threats from Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos. The Reserve Bank of India is exploring safeguards and may seek direct access to the AI to identify vulnerabilities, emphasizing data localization for Indian customer information.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI sparks global bank alerts over cyber risk
Anthoripic Mythos: A single AI model has prompted rare, near-synchronized action by major central banks, signalling that the next systemic risk to finance may emerge from algorithms as much as markets.
‘Main Hoon Na’ policy needed from RBI to support growth, says Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said the rupee has stabilised after recent central bank actions, easing earlier pressure from foreign investor outflows and rising yields. He noted that interest rates and liquidity conditions remain key for market direction. Ensuring adequate liquidity and keeping bond yields below 7% could help improve sentiment and attract global investors back to India.
Market jitters push 10-year yield higher, RBI policy eyed for cues
Indian markets remain volatile amid rising global tensions and elevated crude oil prices near $110 per barrel, which are adding to inflation concerns. The rupee has strengthened, supported by RBI liquidity measures and tighter forex rules. Meanwhile, the 10-year bond yield has climbed to 7.1%, marking its sharpest weekly rise since May 2022. Investors are now closely watching the RBI policy decision on April 8, where the central bank is expected to hold rates but may act to stabilise yields and currency.
Euro and yen gain, pushing dollar index lower following central bank decisions
GLOBAL-FOREX/ (UPDATE 5):FOREX-Euro and yen gain, pushing dollar index lower following central bank decisions
Oil above $100 could widen current account deficit, pressure rupee: Emkay
Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Fin Services, says the RBI may prioritise financial stability over inflation if crude prices remain elevated. Oil above $100 could widen India’s current account deficit and pressure the rupee, while the central bank may have to balance currency intervention with domestic liquidity management. She noted inflation risks remain limited for now as fuel price increases have not been fully passed on to consumers.
Asian markets extend losses as Iran war rages on; Indices fall up to 2%
Australia’s 10-year yield jumped early Tuesday, as Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said the central bank was “very alert” to the potential implications for inflation expectations from the Middle East conflict and is “well positioned” for a policy response if required. The Yen trades at levels of 157 against the US Dollar.
What’s driving strong flows into gold and silver ETFs despite volatility, explains ICICI Pru AMC's Haria
Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential highlights strong gold and silver ETF flows amid price surges, global risks, central bank demand, and product design easing investor access and volatility management.
US dollar continues to dominate global foreign exchange transactions
The US dollar is crucial for Americans and global markets alike, and its international standing affects investments, borrowing costs and everyday prices, noted a latest blog post from the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The US dollar (USD) is the most widely used, employed in 89% of foreign exchange transactions in 2025, according to data in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey.