WORLD
Gold loses lustre on Middle East war
Gold loses lustre on Middle East war
Investment volumes fell by five percent during the quarter, according to the World Gold Council, despite gold having set a record high in January as investors sought refuge from a weak dollar and US President Donald Trump's erratic policy shifts.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil pri...
Trump is expected to receive a briefing on Thursday on new plans for potential military action in Iran from Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
Apr 30, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices decline
Gold, silver prices decline
The price of gold dropped by Rs 1,800 per tola, while silver decreased by Rs 105 per tola.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Global energy costs this year to hit highest since Ukraine invasion: World Bank
Global energy costs this year to hit highest since Ukraine i...
"The war is hitting the global economy in cumulative waves: first through higher energy prices, then higher food prices, and finally, higher inflation," said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, as the organization releases its latest commodity markets outlook.
Apr 30, 2026
POLITICS
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor to arrive in Nepal, to meet top ministers
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor to arrive in Nepal, to meet top...
During his visit, Gor is scheduled to meet Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Goods clearance, revenue collection affected at customs points
Goods clearance, revenue collection affected at customs poin...
The importers and exporters have not participated in the goods clearance processes for the past two days, as the Birgunj Customs Office announced the implementation of the maximum retail price (MRP) of exportable and importable goods.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
A team of highly skilled mountaineers, known in Nepal as "icefall doctors", began fixing ropes and ladders on Everest last month, to prepare for the spring climbing season.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Development banks and finance companies improve their financial position in Q3
Development banks and finance companies improve their financ...
A total of eight national level development banks earned profits of Rs 5.50 billion. The growth rate in earnings of ‘B’ class financial institutions was recorded at 49.04 percent.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
NCC urges government to bring private sector-friendly budget
NCC urges government to bring private sector-friendly budget
A delegation led by NCC President Kamalesh Kumar Agrawal presented policy suggestions to the Ministry of Finance, emphasizing the need for economic stability, good governance, and a business-friendly environment.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE warns stock brokers against issuing purchase orders exceeding collateral
NEPSE warns stock brokers against issuing purchase orders ex...
According to the new directive, trading members are prohibited from entering buy orders into the system that surpass an investor’s actual collateral limit.
Apr 30, 2026