Gold price faces pressure as aggressive U.S. Fed, strong dollar

Following economic statistics that increased anticipation the Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive rate-hike path, gold prices decreased on Wednesday in international markets as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields surged. Spot gold was down 0.3% at $1,696.30 per ounce. Higher benchmark Treasury yields are supported by better U.S. economic statistics, which increases demand for…

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Steelmakers operating margin may decrease 14-16% in first half of this fiscal

According to estimates, domestic primary steelmakers’ operating margin will decrease to 14–16% in the first half of the current fiscal year from a decadal high of around 30% for the entire previous fiscal year. According to Crisil Ratings, this decline is the result of increased input prices, reduced realizations, and the introduction of an export…

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Gold prices expected to trade sideways to down this week

Commodity fees traded decrease with the maximum of the commodities withinside the non-agro phase witnessing a decline at some point of the week with crude oil and metals falling the maximum accompanied with the aid of using bullion fees. Gold fees traded decreased with spot gold fees at COMEX falling with the aid of using 1.49% to $1712 in step with an ounce for the week. Gold October futures at MCX fell with the aid of using 1.70% to Rs 50368 in step with 10 grams at…

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