New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Gold prices dipped 1.36 per cent during the week as a stable dollar and stronger‑than‑expected US inflation data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates later this year.On Friday, MCX gold June futures dipped 0.59 per cent while MCX silver May futures lost 0.94 per cent. Currently, gold futures stand at Rs 1,56,000, while silver futures at Rs 2,67,000 per kg.The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,56,463 on Friday down …
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New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Gold prices rose 0.19 per cent during the week over persistent geopolitical uncertainty and sharp movements in crude prices.On Friday, MCX gold June futures dipped 0.06 per cent while MCX silver May futures lost 0.09 per cent.Currently, gold futures stood at Rs 1,58,588, while silver futures stood at Rs 2,71,600 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,58,117 on Friday, up from Rs 1,57,821 seen on Monday market openi…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Wednesday, with both precious metals falling over 1 per cent amid rising concerns over higher US interest rates.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) declined as much as 0.7 per cent or Rs 1,121 to hit an intraday low of Rs 1,57,959 as of 11:17 am. The yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,58,369, down 0.45 per cent or Rs 711. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,60,378, rising 0.81 per cent or Rs 1,298, according …
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Gold and silver showed volatility on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which typically support safe-haven demand, and a sharp rise in US Treasury yields.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1,58,697 per 10 grams around 11 am, up Rs 150 or 0.09 per cent.The yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,58,884, rising Rs 337 or 0.21 per cent, while the day’s low stood at Rs 1,57,547, down Rs 1,000 or 0.63 per c…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates unchanged as inflationary spillovers from the US‑Iran conflict keep upside risks intact, a report said on Friday.The report from Elara Capital said it has withdrawn its call for three Fed rate cuts totalling 75 basis points in CY26 andIt assigned a 20 per cent probability to a 25-basis point hike in December 2026 if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until September, energy prices spike further and core personal consump…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded sharply lower on Friday, with both precious metals declining in domestic trade by up to 4 per cent amid strength in the dollar index.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for June 5 fell as much as 1.52 per cent or Rs 2,478 to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,59,500 as of 10:45 am.Meanwhile, silver futures for July 3 came under heavier pressure, plunging 4.12 per cent or Rs 12,000 to Rs 2,79,102.At the last count, the yellow metal…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Indian IT stocks took a deep plunge on Tuesday, dragging the Nifty IT index down 3.73 per cent to its lowest level since May 2023 after OpenAI said it would launch a new company with $4 billion initial investment to help organisations build and deploy artificial intelligence.A weak earnings outlook for the sector from analysts also impacted the sentiments with Nifty IT index extending losses for a second session.It became the top sectoral loser on the National Stock Exch…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India has earned an endorsement from one of the world’s top credit rating agencies, with Moody’s Ratings placing the nation among the most resilient large emerging market economies over the past five years, which is a recognition that comes at a time when global financial markets remain on edge over trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.In a recently released report, Moody’s said India ‘better placed’ than most of its emerging market peers to absorb future global sh…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India has outperformed China in attracting strong global capital flows even as global equity markets rebounded in April after a decline in March, according to a report.According to an analysis of Quant Mutual Fund, the recovery in global markets was driven by easing geopolitical tensions and improved investor sentiment. The report noted that India’s nominal GDP growth continues to outpace China’s, positioning it as a preferred destination for global investors.It added t…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Domestic currency weakened past the 95-per-dollar mark to hit a record low on Thursday, pressured by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.The currency touched an all-time low of 95.07 in early trade, and slipped to an intraday low of 95.126 against the US dollar, before weakening further to around 95.20 during the session.The decline also follows hawkish signals from US Federal Reserve policymakers, which have supported …