India Hikes Import Tariffs On Gold And Silver To 15%, Impacting Consumers And Industry

Ray Dalio has reopened one of crypto’s longest-running macro debates, arguing that Bitcoin still has not behaved like the safe-haven asset many investors expected it to become. The Bridgewater Associates founder said gold remains structurally superior as a reserve and crisis asset, drawing immediate pushback from Michael Saylor and several Bitcoin advocates. In a May 11 post on X, Dalio said Bitcoin “gets a lot of attention” but has not fulfilled the defensive portfolio role often assigned to it by supporters. His critique focused less on Bitcoin’s long-term price performance and more on market structure, privacy, correlation and reserve-asset adoption. “While Bitcoin gets a lot of attention, it hasn’t played the safe-haven role many expected. In my view, there are a few reasons why. First, Bitcoin lacks privacy. Transactions can be monitored and potentially controlled, which is why central banks aren’t looking to hold it.” Dalio then tied that transparency issue to Bitcoin’s behavior

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has sparked debate by arguing that bitcoin has failed to establish itself as a reliable safe-haven asset compared to gold. Dalio: Bitcoin Too Small to Rival Gold In a jab likely to rankle the crypto community, Bridgewater Associates founder and billionaire Ray Dalio noted that bitcoin has struggled to fulfil its […]

The post Indian Rupee ticks up as centre hikes import duty on Gold and Silver to 15% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Indian Rupee (INR) exhibits mild strength against the US Dollar (USD) in the opening session on Wednesday. The USD/INR pair trades mildly lower to near 95.60 as the Indian Rupee gains, following the increase in import duty on Gold and Silver to 15% from 6% by the Indian government. New Delhi raises import tariffs on precious metals to 15% India’s Department of Revenue under the Customs Act released a notification overnight that reflected a significant increase in the import tariffs on Gold and Silver to 15%. The notification also showed that Gold and Silver findings – small components such as hooks, clasps, clamps, pins, and screw backs used in jewellery manufacturing will now attract 5% customs duty. Market participants had anticipated that the Indian government could hike import duty on precious metals, in an attempt to curb imports of bullion to ease pressure

Geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions may drive investors towards Bitcoin and silver as inflation hedges, impacting global markets. The post Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold edges higher despite hotter US inflation, Trump–Xi summit in focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild gains near $4,720 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. However, the potential upside for the precious metal might be limited due to hotter-than-expected US inflation and shifting geopolitical tensions. Traders will take more cues from the US April Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which is due later on Wednesday.  Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday showed that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.8% YoY in April, compared to 3.3% in March. This figure came in hotter than the expectation of 3.7% and registered the highest since May 2023.  On a monthly basis, the headline CPI rose 0.6% in April versus 0.9% prior, matching analysts’ estimate. Meanwhile, the core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.4% and 2.8% on a monthly and yearly basis, respectively. Following the hot U

The post Ray Dalio: Why Bitcoin Has Not Lived Up to Its Safe-Haven Reputation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: Dalio warns Bitcoin’s publicly visible transactions make it an unsuitable reserve for central banks. Bitcoin’s high correlation with tech stocks weakens its role as a hedge during market downturns. Investors tend to sell Bitcoin first when under portfolio pressure, reducing its safe-haven appeal. Gold’s centuries-old track record and broad institutional ownership keep it ahead of Bitcoin globally. Bitcoin has yet to establish itself as a genuine safe-haven asset, according to Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio. The veteran investor pointed to the cryptocurrency’s lack of privacy and the potential for transaction monitoring. He also cited its high correlation with technology stocks during periods of market stress. Dalio argued that gold holds a more central and trusted role in the global financial system. His remarks come as debate over Bitcoin’s place in global portfolios

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The post Indian Rupee: India weighs FX defence as Oil rises – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BNY’s Bob Savage reports India is considering emergency steps to protect foreign exchange reserves as higher Oil prices widen the current account deficit. Measures under discussion include fuel price hikes, import restrictions on Gold and electronics, and tighter hedging rules. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already intervened to stabilise the Indian Rupee (INR) after it hit a record low, with reserves near $691bn. Policy toolkit aimed at Rupee stability “India is considering emergency measures to protect foreign exchange reserves amid rising oil prices and a widening current account deficit.” “Proposed steps include hiking fuel prices for the first time since the Iran conflict began, restricting non-essential imports such as gold and electronic goods, and encouraging public fuel conservation.” “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year an