Due to the Fed’s aggressive posture and the impending release of U.S. inflation statistics, yellow metal may struggle

On the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) in the morning, gold contracts were trading 0.2% down at Rs 50,427 for 10 grams while silver prices were up 0.3% at Rs 55,213 for a kg. Spot gold prices increased globally by 0.1% to $1,717.17 per ounce. At $1,728,70, U.S. gold futures were unchanged. A key U.S. inflation reading…

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September futures for MCX crude oil: Go long  expected  target of Rs 7000 per barrel; a correction in MCX prices may occur

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brent crude has surpassed $90 on the downside for the first time in eight months. Brent was trading at roughly $90 in February when Russia invaded Ukraine, and then prices soared as hostilities grew more intense. Since OPEC+ wants to maintain prices high and recession fears are rising, the cartel…

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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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