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Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices under pressure? Check outlook for July 20, 2026 week

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Technically, gold continues to trade within a descending channel, reflecting a persistent short-term downtrend. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to trade on a weak note as geopolitical developments keep investors wary, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices remained under pressure for the entire previous week...

After cars, now ethanol may make its way to your kitchen: Plans in the works to introduce it as mainstream cooking fuel alongside LPG

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Expanding the use of ethanol as a cooking fuel could help India lower its reliance on LPG and reduce its growing fuel import bill. (ANI photo) Ethanol may soon make its way to your kitchen as a cooking fuel. Even as debate rages on the impact of E20 petrol, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural...

US import prices up 7.1% in June, highest annual gain since August 2022

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

As global crude prices climb and import bills swell across countries, the US has a different story to tell. Its import prices are rising too—but fuel is not the culprit. US import prices recorded an unexpected increase in June as a rise in nonfuel import costs outweighed lower fuel prices, according to data released by...

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for July 20, 2026 week – check list

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Top stocks to buy this week Stock market recommendations: Saatvik Green Energy, and Unimech Aerospace – Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked these as the top stocks to buy for the week starting July 20, 2026: Name CMP TP Upside Saatvik Green Energy 468 565 21% Unimech Aerospace 1283 1530 19% Saatvik Green...

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold slips as Middle East tensions push crude higher

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Gold, silver price today: Analysts expect bullion to remain under pressure Market experts believe gold and silver could continue facing headwinds in the near term as investors assess multiple global developments simultaneously. Apart from the escalating conflict in West Asia, traders will also monitor crude oil prices, US weekly jobless claims, flash PMI readings, monetary...

Oil prices jump 3% as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent crude tops $90 per barrel

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Oil prices rallied on Monday after conflict between the United States and Iran intensified, raising fresh concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came under increasing pressure.Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel, rising 2.30% to $90.13, while US benchmark WTI crude gained 2.07% to $84.20. The...

Private bank chiefs temper NRI deposit mop-up expectations; Top lenders stay cautious, say several factors affect inflows

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

MUMBAI: Top private bank chiefs are taking a cautious view of RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window, with lenders saying tax rules, overseas liquidity conditions and regulatory constraints could limit inflows below initial estimates.HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan said potential inflows under the scheme may be lower than initially expected because tax rules make the...

PNB targets $2.5bn via FCNR(B)

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

Punjab National Bank (File photo) NEW DELHI: State-run Punjab National bank, the second largest public sector lender, is targeting a mop up of $2.5 billion from Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits and has raked in $425 million so far.“We are getting major traction from the UK, Dubai and GIFT City. The demand is quite good,”...

More brands in store, but price cuts may lag

TazaPulseJuly 20, 2026

MUMBAI: For local consumers, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means more choices on retail shelves as new British brands are expected to enter the market. In fact, initial queries and conversations have already started.But the deal may not immediately translate into steep price cuts for shoppers across the board-the depreciation of rupee...

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Kalshi adds 3 million new users as company capitalizes on World Cup

TazaPulseJuly 19, 2026

Kalshi’s logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface, with a blurry betting curve projected in the background in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup has...