Gold's record run and India's gold love
Gold had its best year since 1979, smashing 50-plus record highs. In India — where gold is faith, dowry and savings account in one — the rush went into overdrive.
21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read
Markets, personal finance, business and the economy.
Gold had its best year since 1979, smashing 50-plus record highs. In India — where gold is faith, dowry and savings account in one — the rush went into overdrive.
21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read
A comedian's joke about spending less became the year's most useful money trend — because it fixed the real problem, which was social, not financial.
21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read
The influencer economy spent a decade telling you to buy. Now its biggest new trend is people proudly using what they already own.
21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read
India throws roughly 10 million weddings a year and spends around $130 billion doing it — a sector bigger than many industries. Here's how the big fat wedding got even bigger.
21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read
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21 Jul 2026 — 1 min read