Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to remain driven by global cues in the coming week, with investors closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a fresh round of June quarter earnings, movements in crude oil prices and developments in the Middle East. Market participants will also keep an eye on foreign fund flows and the rupee, as elevated geopolitical risks continue to influence sentiment.The benchmark indices ended the previous week with sharp lo…
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Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in global bullion markets as easing crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery climbed as much as 1.03 per cent or Rs 1,460 to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,42,848 per 10 grams at around 11:20 am. Meanwhile, silver futures for September delivery rose 1.54 per cent or Rs 3,…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday, supported by value buying after the US dollar eased slightly, although elevated crude oil prices kept investors cautious amid expectations of another US Federal Reserve rate hike.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery rose as much as 0.52 per cent or Rs 743 to hit an intraday high of Rs 1,41,649 per 10 grams at 11:45 am.At the last count, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,41,254, up Rs 3…
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) MCX Gold and Silver are expected to remain volatile in the near term as investors assess geopolitical developments in the Middle East, movements in crude oil prices, and the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, according to market analysts.Analysts said MCX Gold ended the week on a negative note but managed to stabilise around the key psychological support level of Rs 1,40,000.They believe a decisive break below this level could accelerate selling pressure and drag prices …
Washington, July 15 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress that the central bank would bring inflation under control, as policymakers held interest rates steady and signalled a sweeping review of monetary policy practices.Making his first appearance before Congress as Fed chairman, Warsh said the Federal Open Market Committee had maintained the federal funds rate in a range of 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent at its June meeting.“The members of our committee have no toleranc…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, falling by up to 2 per cent as a stronger US dollar and rising expectations of higher US interest rates outweighed safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened at Rs 1,42,633, down Rs 845 or 0.58 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,43,478.The yellow metal fell as much as 1.33 per cent or Rs 1,921 to an intraday low of Rs 1,41,557 a…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Gold traded flat while silver slipped in early trade on Monday as softer crude oil prices reduced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened at Rs 1,47,135 per 10 grams, down Rs 243 or 0.16 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,47,378.At around 11 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,47,177 per 10 grams, down Rs 200 or 0.14 per cent. It touched an intraday low of Rs 1,…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Gold recorded its first weekly gain since May as trader expectations for further US Federal Reserve rate hikes moderated, pushing bullion prices around 3.1 per cent for the week.Soft US job numbers and lower energy prices led to investors reducing the expectations of monetary policy tightening.However, on Friday, MCX gold August futures eased 0.01 per cent while MCX silver July futures inched up 0.04 per cent. Currently, gold futures stand at Rs 1,47,365, while silver futur…
Washington, July 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump pointed to India as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, arguing that the United States should be achieving much higher economic growth instead of being constrained by concerns over inflation and interest rates.In an interview with CNBC, Trump praised India’s economic performance while criticising the US Federal Reserve for what he described as an overly cautious approach to monetary policy.”You have a couple of countries, India …
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Gold and silver traded mixed in Thursday morning’s session, with gold edging lower on profit booking and silver extending gains for a third straight session amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve may not rush to raise interest rates.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,43,882 per 10 grams, down Rs 548 or 0.37 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,44,430.At around 10:40 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,43,797, down Rs …