Global Capital Flow Restrictions Rise Amid US Deficit and India's Gold Import Surge
Recent global economic shifts include rising restrictions on cross-border capital flows, driven largely by the United States' growing corporate borrowing and budget deficit. This trend follows earlier trade tensions and may lead to increased capital controls by wealthy nations. Meanwhile, in India, a surge in gold imports has widened the current account deficit, reflecting households' rational response to gold's rising price as an inflation hedge and liquid asset, rather than solely cultural factors.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 30 Sept, 07:25 am. Other outlets followed.