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Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Nepal, Prompting Rethink of Savings and Spending
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Nepal, Prompting Rethink of Savings and Spending Gold prices in Nepal have climbed to an all-time high, intensifying pressure on households and reshaping investment behavior. local bullion markets show that gold is trading at its highest-ever rate per tola, mirroring the surge seen in international markets. Analysts attribute the sharp rise primarily to global factors—persistent economic uncertainty, shifts in the US dollar’s strength, and heightened demand for safe-haven assets. As international prices firm up, domestic conditions such as strong seasonal demand and currency volatility have amplified the upward momentum at home, pushing prices beyond levels many consumers anticipated.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Jan, 2026
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Machhapuchchhre Bank’s Profit Jumps 25% in First Half, Asset Quality Improves
Machhapuchchhre Bank’s Profit Jumps 25% in First Half, Asset Quality Improves Machhapuchchhre Bank has published its unaudited financial statement for the first six months of the current fiscal year, showing a notable improvement in net profit alongside steady growth in business volume, despite pressure on operating income. According to the statement, the bank earned a net profit of Rs 1.01 billion by mid-January (end of Poush). In the same period of the previous fiscal year (FY 2081/82), the bank had posted a profit of Rs 807.3 million. This represents a 25.25 percent year-on-year growth in net profit, reflecting improved earnings efficiency and better control over credit risk.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Jan, 2026
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Off-Budget Spending of Foreign Aid Rising in Nepal, Government Report Shows
Off-Budget Spending of Foreign Aid Rising in Nepal, Government Report Shows Nepal is increasingly spending foreign development assistance outside its national budget and treasury systems, raising concerns over transparency, coordination, and fiscal oversight. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Development Cooperation Report 2022–23, more than one-fifth of the total development aid received by Nepal in the last fiscal year was spent outside the government’s budget framework. In Nepal’s public finance system, funds included in the annual budget document—commonly known as the Red Book—are classified as on-budget, while expenditures not reflected in the Red Book are considered off-budget. Even within on-budget allocations, spending may occur either through the government treasury system (on-treasury) or outside it (off-treasury). The report indicates that both off-budget and off-treasury spending have been rising steadily in recent years.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Jan, 2026
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Financial Crime: The Silent Killer of Economic Stability and Democracy
Financial Crime: The Silent Killer of Economic Stability and Democracy In the 21st century, financial crime has evolved into a massive global challenge, extending beyond economic issues to become one of the biggest threats to national security and democratic stability. Unlike traditional crimes that relied on physical weapons, modern “financial terrorism” weaponizes stock market manipulation, money laundering, and policy corruption, often using these tools to destabilize entire nations. These crimes not only illegally capture the hard-earned wealth of citizens but also turn entire governments into puppets controlled by criminal interests.
Dipesh Ghimire22 Jan, 2026
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NEPSE Market Closes with Positive Growth on Final Trading Day of the Week
NEPSE Market Closes with Positive Growth on Final Trading Day of the Week On the final trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed with a positive gain. After a mild correction on Wednesday, NEPSE made a notable recovery on Thursday, rising by 9.23 points to close at 2,714.61. Along with the index increase, the overall trading volume saw an improvement, reflecting a boost in investor confidence. Trading Volume and Stock Movements: On Wednesday, the total trading volume was 8.92 billion NPR, with 332 stocks traded 94,174 times. However, on Thursday, trading increased significantly, reaching a value of 9.07 billion NPR, with 1.9 million shares being traded. Notably, four stocks saw their share prices hit positive circuit levels: SY Panel Nepal, Trishuli Hydroelectric Company, Srinagar Agri-tech Industry, and Corporate Development Bank. On the other hand, the share price of Kalika Power Company experienced the highest drop of 6.25%.
Dipesh Ghimire22 Jan, 2026
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Geopolitical Tensions Push Precious Metal Prices to Historic Highs Amid European Stock Market Decline
Geopolitical Tensions Push Precious Metal Prices to Historic Highs Amid European Stock Market Decline Monday saw a surge in the prices of gold and silver to unprecedented levels, following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose new tariffs on eight European countries in response to their opposition to his Greenland acquisition proposal. As investors grow wary of increasing geopolitical tensions, the stock markets have taken a downturn, while the safe-haven assets like gold and silver have attracted increased interest.
Dipesh Ghimire22 Jan, 2026
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Asian Stock Markets Decline Amidst Rising Tensions over Greenland Tariffs
Asian Stock Markets Decline Amidst Rising Tensions over Greenland Tariffs Asian stock markets faced a general downturn on Wednesday following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to increase tariffs related to Greenland. The warning has sparked investor concern, leading to a sense of uncertainty across the region.
Dipesh Ghimire22 Jan, 2026
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Nepal's Foreign Trade Sees Significant Growth in the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2082-83
Nepal's Foreign Trade Sees Significant Growth in the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2082-83 In the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082-83 (mid-July to mid-January), Nepal's foreign trade has witnessed a significant increase, as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year (2081-82). According to the data released by the Department of Customs, both imports and exports have increased substantially, reflecting a positive trend in Nepal's international trade.
Dipesh Ghimire22 Jan, 2026
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Record Real Estate Revenue Masks Structural Risks from Local-Level Lapses
Record Real Estate Revenue Masks Structural Risks from Local-Level Lapses Kathmandu — Nepal’s real estate sector has emerged as one of the strongest contributors to government revenue in the current fiscal year, delivering an unprecedented surge in collections even as administrative failures at the local level threaten to undermine the market’s stability. According to data from the Department of Land Management and Archives, the government collected Rs21.95 billion in revenue from land and property transactions between mid-July and mid-January, the highest figure recorded for this period in the past three fiscal years. The performance reflects a clear rebound in the property market, but analysts warn that the momentum rests on fragile institutional foundations
Dipesh Ghimire21 Jan, 2026
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Tokyo Market Retreat Reflects Rising Global Unease and Policy Uncertainty
Tokyo Market Retreat Reflects Rising Global Unease and Policy Uncertainty Kathmandu — A sharp pullback in Japan’s equity market on Tuesday underscored how quickly global investors are retreating to caution amid renewed geopolitical and trade-related tensions. The decline in Tokyo stocks was not driven by domestic fundamentals alone, but by a broader reassessment of risk as uncertainty deepens in the global economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell by more than one percent in a single session, while the broader TOPIX also ended firmly in negative territory. The sell-off reflected investor anxiety following signals that the United States may pursue tougher tariff measures linked to the Greenland issue, reviving fears of another phase of trade friction between major economies.
Dipesh Ghimire21 Jan, 2026

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All Articles — Page 75

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Nepal, Prompting Rethink of Savings and Spending

Machhapuchchhre Bank’s Profit Jumps 25% in First Half, Asset Quality Improves

Off-Budget Spending of Foreign Aid Rising in Nepal, Government Report Shows

Financial Crime: The Silent Killer of Economic Stability and Democracy

NEPSE Market Closes with Positive Growth on Final Trading Day of the Week

Geopolitical Tensions Push Precious Metal Prices to Historic Highs Amid European Stock Market Decline

Asian Stock Markets Decline Amidst Rising Tensions over Greenland Tariffs

Nepal's Foreign Trade Sees Significant Growth in the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2082-83

Record Real Estate Revenue Masks Structural Risks from Local-Level Lapses

Tokyo Market Retreat Reflects Rising Global Unease and Policy Uncertainty

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 75

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Nepal, Prompting Rethink of Savings and Spending

Machhapuchchhre Bank’s Profit Jumps 25% in First Half, Asset Quality Improves

Off-Budget Spending of Foreign Aid Rising in Nepal, Government Report Shows

Financial Crime: The Silent Killer of Economic Stability and Democracy

NEPSE Market Closes with Positive Growth on Final Trading Day of the Week

Geopolitical Tensions Push Precious Metal Prices to Historic Highs Amid European Stock Market Decline

Asian Stock Markets Decline Amidst Rising Tensions over Greenland Tariffs

Nepal's Foreign Trade Sees Significant Growth in the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2082-83

Record Real Estate Revenue Masks Structural Risks from Local-Level Lapses

Tokyo Market Retreat Reflects Rising Global Unease and Policy Uncertainty