Gold prices have risen due to increased demand for safe-haven assets and heightened activity from traditional buyers during the wedding season. As of December 1, spot gold was priced around $4,239 per ounce, influenced by expectations of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. In the Indian market, gold futures on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX)…
Despite the staggering GDP figure, the Indian rupee fell to new lows. The solid Q2 GDP report was overshadowed by FII outflows and uncertainties around the US-India trade pact, which kept the rupee trading well below the 89.50/$ barrier. The currency fell significantly from its November low of 89.49/$. Despite the spectacular Q2 GDP numbers,…
Oil prices increased by over 1% during Asian trading on Monday, with Brent Oil Futures rising 1.2% to $63.13 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumping 1.2% to $59.27 per barrel. This price surge is attributed to OPEC+’s decision to maintain output steady through the first quarter and to renewed concerns over supply…
The Indian rupee opened at 89.40, down 0.1% from the previous closing of 89.30 per US dollar. Due to the imbalance between strong importer hedging and cautious exporter flows, the rupee began lower on Friday, keeping it dependent on central bank support and susceptible to a lifetime low. After closing at 89.3050 on Thursday and…
Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Friday as expectations grew that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next month. This brought gold to four consecutive months of gains in November. Spot gold rose 4.6% in November, registering a fourth straight monthly gain. But last week, gold rose sharply as expectations of a…
After a strong performance this week, gold prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Thursday. Investors are increasingly optimistic that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates in December. It also weakened the US dollar, which lifted the prices of metals including gold this week. Platinum was weak on Thursday, but silver prices…
The Indian rupee begins at 89.2050 per US dollar, up 0.07% from the previous close of 89.27. Although bankers have warned that the currency has failed to sustain any relief rallies, the Indian rupee opened higher on Thursday thanks to a weaker dollar on speculations of a December Federal Reserve rate decrease. The rupee might…
Oil prices were steady on Wednesday after falling to a one-month low the previous day. Investors are watching expectations of a possible supply glut and how the Russia-Ukraine peace talks will play out. Both Brent crude and WTI fell 89 cents on Tuesday. The reason was that Ukrainian President told European leaders that he was…
In today’s trading session, November 26, the Indian equity markets saw a dramatic increase, propelled by strong global cues and widespread purchasing across industries. In midday trading, the benchmarks gained momentum, which they maintained until the closing bell. The Nifty ended the session at 26,205.30, up 320 points or 1.24%, while the Sensex ended the…
In early trading on Wednesday, the rupee recovered its early losses and gained 2 paise to 89.20 against the US dollar, following a weak US dollar and positive sentiment in the domestic share market. Forex traders claim that, despite the Indian currency being under pressure due to increased crude oil prices, there was a foreign…
