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Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be volatile and range bound in the near future, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. He shares his views and recommendations for gold investors and key levels to watch out for in the near term:Gold and silver ended the week on a sharply weaker footing after a violent correction from record highs, as a rebound in the US dollar and shifting expectations around US monetary leadership triggered heavy profit-taking.
Reports that the Trump administration nominating Kevin Warsh, forced markets to reprice rate cut expectations, along with ETF and speculative profit booking, weighing on prices.While the broader backdrop of fiscal stress, geopolitical uncertainty and long-term policy accommodation remains supportive for bullion, the scale of the recent rally left prices vulnerable to a brutal reset. Domestically, the Union Budget delivered no surprises for precious metals, keeping policy neutral. Attention now shifts to the RBI decision, US jobs data and PMI releases, which will be key in determining whether the correction stabilises or extends further.Technically, the trend still remains positive, however RMS selling and profit booking has changed the behaviour and structure of the chart.Prices are way out of the bollinger band and below the important support zones. Important indicators like, RSI are near the previous lows amid price fall, indicating that some rebound is likely. Major support zone is near Rs 1,25,000 while, the near term support is at Rs 132,000 on higher side; Rs 155,000 and Rs 160,000 proves to be an immediate resistance.Some caution needs to be maintained amidst further panic selling hence stance for this week will be range bound.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed India’s free trade agreement with the European Union saying that the “mother” will significantly boost New Delhi’s exports to the bloc in upcoming 5 years. The deal, often called the “mother of all deals”, is set to grant duty-free access to 99 % of Indian exports from day one of its implementation.Last month, both India and the EU confirmed that negotiations for the agreement have concluded, with the pact likely to come into effect later this year. Goyal highlighted that India already maintains a trade surplus with the EU in both goods and services. In 2024-25, Indian goods exports to the bloc reached $76 billion, while services contributed $46 billion.Describing the agreement, minister Goyal said, “This mother is neither going to be very strict nor lenient. This mother is going to be compassionate, this mother is going to be loving, and this mother is going to make sure that both her children and, for that matter, the 27 nations of Europe and India, all 28 children will enjoy the fruits of this free trade agreement.” He urged domestic companies to take advantage of the new opportunities, expand their capacities, increase investments, and step beyond reliance on the domestic market. The minister emphasised that consumers are among the biggest beneficiaries of the deal, with goods expected to become more affordable. Referring to another major trade initiative, Goyal called talks with the United States the “father of all deals” and said India is working to close the agreement quickly, noting that negotiations are progressing well.On India’s broader trade ambitions, Goyal expressed confidence in reaching the country’s $2 trillion exports target by 2032.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not travel with the national squad for the early part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with selectors opting to continue his rehabilitation program in Australia rather than rush him into competition in Sri Lanka. National selector Tony Dodemaide confirmed on Monday that Hazlewood will remain in Sydney as the tournament gets underway on February 7.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Australia begin their World Cup campaign on February 11 against Ireland and will play all four of their preliminary group matches in Colombo and Pallekele.
“We felt with Josh it was more practical and beneficial for him to continue his rehabilitation at home in a familiar environment before travelling to Sri Lanka,” Dodemaide said, adding that no specific timeline had been set for Hazlewood’s availability later in the tournament.Hazlewood is recovering from a lingering Achilles issue that surfaced during his rehabilitation from a previous hamstring strain, an injury that also ruled him out of the 2025–26 Ashes series. Australia’s group-stage matches will conclude on February 20, with Oman, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe also in their group.In contrast, there was positive news on the availability front with Nathan Ellis, Tim David and Glenn Maxwell having arrived in Colombo. The trio will link up with the rest of the Australian squad on Tuesday after the team travels from Pakistan. “Nathan, Tim and Glenn have arrived in Colombo and we look forward to meeting up with them,” Dodemaide said.Sean Abbott has been added to the touring party as a travelling reserve, providing fast-bowling cover, particularly with Ellis also working his way back to full fitness. “Sean is an accomplished and versatile international player who has experienced numerous World Cup campaigns,” Dodemaide said. “It made sense for him to stay with the group following the Pakistan tour.”
Sanjay Raut (PTI photo)
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday raised serious doubts over the sudden and “suspicious” death of NCP chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, saying “something is dubious” and calling for a thorough investigation into the plane crash that killed the leader last week in Baramati.Drawing a parallel with the death of Justice Loya, Raut asked, “Did someone do something here?” while questioning the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Raut said questions were bound to arise given Ajit Pawar’s political stature. “The manner in which a leader like Ajit Pawar, a tall leader of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash and the facts which are coming to light – it should be investigated, I think there is something dubious here. These questions are being raised by Ajit dada’s party. His death is suspicious. Something did happen behind the curtains,” he said.Raut claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen to reunite the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party and had initiated talks with his uncle and party founder Sharad Pawar in the final phase of his life. He alleged that some people were opposed to this reconciliation, as it would have “shut their shops”.The Sena (UBT) leader further alleged that Ajit Pawar had expressed his desire to “return home” politically and that this move had unsettled certain sections. Referring to past controversies, Raut claimed Pawar had faced pressure over the irrigation scam case days before his death.“Ajit dada had said that he wants to ‘return home’, after that the people of BJP threatened him with Sinchan Scam files. Ajit Pawar then responded to them over the same Sinchan Scam files. He died mysteriously within 10 days of that. What do we understand from this? This reminds us of Justice Loya. Did someone do something here?” Raut asked.However, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has urged people to not politicise the death of his nephew Ajit Pawar.Also read: Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar breaks down while holding father’s chair at NCP office in MumbaiAjit Pawar died when his aircraft crashed near Baramati last Wednesday. Days after the crash, the ruling Mahayuti alliance appointed his wife, Sunetra Pawar, as deputy chief minister. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also dismissed speculation about a possible NCP merger, saying, “Ajit dada would have told us about it.”
Oracle is staring down the possibility of its largest-ever workforce reduction—and at the heart of it is a $300 billion partnership with OpenAI that’s proving far more expensive than anyone initially let on.Investment bank TD Cowen reported this week that Oracle is weighing cuts of 20,000 to 30,000 jobs. The move would free up an estimated $8 to $10 billion in cash flow, money the company desperately needs as it tries to bankroll a sprawling network of AI data centers built largely to serve Sam Altman‘s company.
TD Cowen puts the OpenAI commitment alone at around $156 billion in capital spending—and roughly 3 million GPUs to back it up. Oracle has already burned through $58 billion in debt in just two months. That’s $38 billion for data centers in Texas and Wisconsin, $20 billion for a campus in New Mexico. Total debt now sits north of $100 billion.The kicker? That $58 billion covers only a slice of what’s actually needed. Since its September 2025 peak, Oracle’s stock has shed more than half its value—about $463 billion in market cap, gone.
The financing crunch isn’t just an Oracle internal issue anymore. Multiple US banks have quietly retreated from lending on Oracle-linked data center projects. TD Cowen noted that lenders have roughly doubled the interest rate premiums they charge Oracle since September, pushing borrowing costs into territory usually reserved for junk-rated companies.The result? Several data center leases Oracle had been negotiating simply stalled. Private operators couldn’t get the funding to build, which means Oracle can’t deliver the capacity its customers—especially OpenAI—are counting on. Some Asian banks are still willing to step in, but that doesn’t solve the immediate problem in the US, where most of Oracle’s expansion is planned.
Oracle isn’t sitting idle. The company is now requiring new customers to pay up to 40% of contract value upfront—essentially asking clients to co-fund the infrastructure. It’s also exploring “bring your own chip” arrangements, where customers supply their own hardware.On the table too is a potential sale of Cerner, the healthcare software unit Oracle bought for $28.3 billion in 2022. That would be a significant strategic pivot, signaling that AI infrastructure is now the clear priority—everything else is up for grabs.TD Cowen also flagged that OpenAI has already begun shifting some near-term capacity needs over to Microsoft and Amazon, which is not exactly a vote of confidence in Oracle’s ability to deliver on schedule.The company has not publicly commented on the layoff reports or the financing difficulties.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Kennedy Center will be shutting down for two years starting July 4, America’s 250th anniversary, for extensive renovations amid declining ticket sales and performer boycotts. Trump, who recently became chairman and added his name to the building, claims the closure is necessary to transform it into the world’s finest performing arts facility.Since taking control of the once non-partisan center, Trump has criticised its programming as too “woke” and made significant changes to its leadership. He announced the decision on Truth Social, stating that entertainment operations must cease to allow for construction and renovation work.
“After a one year review of The Trump Kennedy Center, that has taken place with Contractors, Musical Experts, Art Institutions, and other Advisors and Consultants, deciding between either Construction with Closure and Re-Opening or, Partial Construction while continuing Entertainment Operations through a much longer period of time, working in and around the Performances, I have determined that The Trump Kennedy Center, if temporarily closed for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding, can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World,” declared Trump on Truth Social, though the exact scope of renovations remains unclear. “In other words, if we don’t close, the quality of Construction will not be nearly as good, and the time to completion, because of interruptions with Audiences from the many Events using the Facility, will be much longer. The temporary closure will produce a much faster and higher quality result!” he added.Further announcing the 2-year shutdown, he added, “Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has taken place with respect to such a Facility before.“Claiming that the Centre is in need of renovations, Trump also said, “The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex. Financing is completed, and fully in place! This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment, far better than it has ever been before. America will be very proud of its new and beautiful Landmark for many generations to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”The announcement has sparked widespread speculation about the center’s financial health. Maria Shriver, a Kennedy family member, pointed out that many artists are refusing to perform there, as reported by AFP. Notable cancellations include “Hamilton,” Renee Fleming, and Philip Glass. The Washington National Opera has also decided to leave after more than 50 years.The controversial name change, which didn’t receive required congressional approval, has triggered significant backlash. The center’s leadership has also seen upheaval, with newly appointed Senior Vice President Kevin Couch resigning just days after taking the position.Recent data shows the center struggling significantly. According to The Washington Post, ticket sales have hit their lowest levels since the pandemic. The December Kennedy Center awards ceremony saw television viewership drop 25 percent from 2024, reaching a record low according to Nielsen ratings.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha has responded to the team’s decision to boycott their high-voltage group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, making it clear that the call was taken at the government level and is beyond the players’ control. While confirming Pakistan’s participation in the rest of the tournament, Agha underlined that the squad would strictly adhere to instructions issued by the authorities and the cricket board.
On Sunday, the Government of Pakistan officially confirmed that the national team would take part in the global event, but would skip the much-anticipated group clash against arch-rivals India. The announcement sparked widespread debate across the cricketing world, given the historic rivalry and the commercial significance of the fixture.
Addressing the media after Pakistan’s third T20I against Australia, Agha said the team would comply with whatever decision is communicated by the government and the Pakistan Cricket Board. Agha was firm in his stance that the players had no role in the decision-making process. He stressed that personal opinions or preferences do not come into play when national directives are involved.
“Yes, absolutely, we will go. But that is not our decision, sir, and we cannot do anything about it. Whatever our government and our chairman instruct us to do, we have to follow,” Agha stated, reinforcing that the squad’s responsibility is limited to on-field performance.
Also READ: Pakistan to boycott India clash at T20 World Cup 2026: Government confirms decision
The development follows a major decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which recently removed Bangladesh from the tournament after they refused to play matches in India, citing security concerns. With Bangladesh holding firm on their stance, the ICC named Scotland as their replacement, a move that has had ripple effects across the tournament’s structure.
Notably, Pakistan were originally scheduled to face India on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. All of Pakistan’s group-stage matches are set to be played in Sri Lanka, which is co-hosting the World Cup alongside India.
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The Centre is budgeting a record Rs 3.2 lakh crore in dividends from the RBI and public sector banks in 2026-27, creating a strong non-tax cushion to keep the fiscal deficit in check.For 2025-26, the govt has raised the dividend estimate to Rs 3.04 lakh crore, up Rs 44,590 crore from the budgeted Rs 2.56 lakh crore, driven by higher RBI surplus transfers and stronger PSB profits.The RBI’s payout rose on the back of active forex intervention. Data show it sold about $43.2 billion in spot and non-deliverable forward markets till late Jan 2026 to smooth rupee volatility amid FPI outflows and external pressures. Sold at rates above historical acquisition costs, these dollars delivered sizeable trading gains, lifting surplus available for transfer.PSBs also boosted payouts. In 2024-25, they declared Rs 34,995 crore in dividends, up ~26% year-on-year, tracking a sharp jump in aggregate net profit. With majority ownership, the Centre captured a larger share. SBI led contributions, alongside other large lenders.
