Have Small Savings Lost out to Equities?

Gold Silver Reports — Have Small Savings Lost out to Equities? – LURE OF STOCK Growth in government savings schemes is timid as there has been a clear shift towards the equity markets, say analysts

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1 Year of Demonetisation: Sensex Jumps 6000 Points in 12 Months; is it Bad?

Gold Silver Reports – Demonetisation – A year ago, on 8 November 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ban on Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes in a bold move to eliminate black money out of the system. The higher denomination notes of Rs 500 and 1,000 which accounted for about 85% worth of currency in circulation was turned into just a piece of paper overnight.

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One Year After Demonetisation – Cash is Still King

Gold Silver Reports – Soon after demonetisation was announced on 8 November last year, it was projected as part of a broader push towards a cashless economy. Several ministers and government officials claimed that this would nudge Indians to rely on non-cash or digital payments.

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‘Buy Bitcoin’ Overtakes ‘Buy Gold’ as Online Search Phrase

Gold Silver Reports – Buy bitcoin to the list of things denting gold’s appeal. — Bullion’s rally faltered in the past two months as the dollar strengthened and global equities set new records, while concerns over Brexit and Catalonia’s push for independence failed to drum up notable haven demand. Now, bitcoin’s surge is attracting investor interest toward the cryptocurrency and away from the metal, the biggest online vaulting service said.

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