Nifty-gold ratio falls near 1.5: What does it signal about gold and equities? What should investors do?

Generally, gold and equities move in opposite directions as their movements capture two opposite moods. However, it’s a rare time when both equities and gold are witnessing high volatility. The Nifty-to-gold ratio has declined to near 1.5, based on gold’s price in India and the Nifty’s current value. This narrowing ratio shows gold’s outperformance of…

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Gold, silver rates crash, Sensex jumps over 600 points: Buy equities now or focus on wealth protection?

Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 600 points in intraday trade on Monday, February 2, while gold and silver prices plunged sharply, leaving investors unsure about their next move. Should they increase exposure to equities or protect their wealth by staying on the sidelines? MCX Gold February futures have crashed by over ₹47,000, or 26%, per…

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