Topic: Indian Markets

Gold prices to climb if Greece gets fixed

Gold prices fall when dollar strengthens, as it has during latest Greek crisis. Gold prices will recover when Greece's path is clear, says a gold expert.

Greek turmoil causes US stocks to slide

The Dow lost 33 points to close at 12598, continuing its rocky performance during the month of May.

Seven retirement questions you need to answer

Retirement planning isn't easy. Nearly half of Americans don't feel financially prepared to live to age 75, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. But the process is a lot less burdensome if you break the task down into simpler parts. Here are seven questions to ask as you plan for your long-term financial security in retirement.

Yearly roundup of world currencies: The yen, the rupee, and everything in between

How 14 of the world's largest currencies fared against the dollar in 2011.

Stock market in India to open to foreigners

Stock market will allow foreigners to invest directly in individual stocks starting Jan. 15. The move is intended to reduce stock market volatility.

Good Reads: Model-Plane Bomber, Mass Graves in Kashmir, and Occupy Wall Street

Today's best stories are a close look at the world's disaffected, from a radicalized Boston youth, to the families of disappeared young men in Indian-held Kashmir, to the protesters marching on Wall Street.

Why India could feel the global financial aftershocks this time

India's huge domestic demand helped it weather the financial crisis of 2008. But since then, Indian companies have invested internationally, increasing India's vulnerability to economic downturns.

The price of gold: as influential as a global power

The record price of gold and the universal obsession with the sparkling metal make it a parallel global power.

Oil futures: How China could keep US gas prices low

Oil futures briefly drop on news that China is raising interest rates to rein in consumer inflation, which could cause a drop in demand for oil.

Jewelry drives up demand for gold

2010 saw a 10-year high for increased demand for gold jewelry.

Is hard currency on its way out? Introducing the new virtual world currency.

The new virtual world currency is an index of the world’s 15 largest economies, weighted by their gross domestic product, adjusted for purchasing power parity.

Rupee gets a currency symbol signaling arrival on global economic stage

Rupee has joined the ranks of the dollar, the pound, the euro and the yen with its own currency symbol.

India improves its world image with a currency symbol

Gold-loving India can't afford the yellow metal

India is the world’s largest importer of gold, but sales were dented as global gold prices reached record highs.

Money Daily Brief: Asian stocks highest in a year

A key benchmark for Asian stocks rose to a 13-month high.

Money Daily Brief: Gold hits new record

Gold futures prices hit a record just below $1,050 an ounce Wednesday.

India moves to contain Satyam fraud fallout

The government has taken control, installing new board members at the outsourcing giant.

Emerging markets hit hard by Wall Street crisis

But Russia, Brazil, and China are expected to have the cash and domestic growth to weather the storm.