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Given the low yields on gold, you stand to gain by shifting to financial assets
With government cracking down on the cash economy, it makes sense to invest in financial, and not physical, assets

2017-01-01

"There might be liquidity concerns in the near term, but the long-term outlook for realty is positive"

"There are a lot of factors that will help predict the likely price trajectory of gold in 2017. Here's the lowdown"

"It is impossible to predict markets but foundation has been laid for strong corporate profitability"

"Customers will benefit from higher-quality offerings in under-penetrated product segments like long-term savings and annuities"

"In the near term, it is likely that rates and bond yields will remain low"

"Insurers are trying to reduce the gap between the medical spends in the country and what is covered under health insurance"

Buy the yellow metal at dips or as a long-term investment option, besides keeping a close watch on global factors.

Stock markets to be under pressure for a few quarters, but buy now for decent gains in the long run

Given the low yields on gold, you stand to gain by shifting to financial assets