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Gold prices edged up on Monday, recouping some losses after a steep sell-off in the previous session as U.S. bond yields and the dollar softened, restoring some of the precious metal‘s appeal. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,770.26 per ounce by 202 GMT, after slipping 1.6% on Friday. * U.S. gold futures were

Earnings calendar for the week starting October 18 Some of the major financials kicked off the earnings calendar this week including J.P. Morgan, Bank of America and Citigroup.   Next week eases into other industries including some tech, airlines, consumer staples and industrials. Highlighted companies include Procter & Gamble, Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Verizon, Tesla, Intel, American Express and

NEW DELHI: Gold prices eased in the domestic market on Thursday, bucking the demand in global markets. Gold prices hovered near a one-month peak. The dollar and longer-dated Treasury yields retreated from recent highs following a hotter-than-expected US inflation data, which supported the bullion. Gold futures on MCX were trading down 0.22 per cent, or

WTI crude oil up 97-cents to $82.28 What a run it’s been for the crude oil bulls in basically a straight line to $82 from $62 on August 23. This is the eighth straight week of gains in crude and the highest close since 2014. Today is contract expiration and there’s moderate backwardation through the

Oil marketing companies have once again hiked fuel prices today, taking petrol and diesel prices to their highest ever levels across the country. This is the 14th time that petrol price has been hiked in two weeks, while diesel rates have gone up on 17 times in three weeks. Both petrol and diesel prices raised

Yen’s selloff accelerated rather steeply last week, on the back of surging commodity and energy prices. Dollar was also pressured this time, as treasury yields retreated and on late rally in stocks. Euro was not to far away, as pressured by selloff in crosses. On the other hand, commodity currencies ended broadly higher, as led

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Gems and jewellery exports rose by 29.67% to Rs 23,259.55 crore in September 2021 compared to Rs 17,936.86 crore in the year-ago month, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). In September 2019, the shipments were worth Rs 23,491.20 crore. For the April-September period, the shipments surged by 134.55% to Rs 1,40,412.94

At the FOMC minutes for the September meeting, the members sent more hints about QE tapering. It is highly likely a formal announcement will  be made in November, barring abrupt deterioration of pandemic condition and power shortage problems. On economic developments, the Fed acknowledged that “economic activity had continued to expand in recent months, though

London copper prices on Friday were on track for their biggest weekly gain in nearly five years on supply concerns and as sentiment was supported by the metal surpassing a key psychological level. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.4% to $10,025 a tonne by 0633 GMT. It was up 7.1% on a

Forex news for North American trade on October 15, 2021: Markets: Gold down $27 to $1768 US 10-year yields up 5.1 bps to 1.57% WTI crude oil up 94-cents to $82.25 S&P 500 up 32 points to 4470 NZD leads, JPY lags The US retail sales report was a strong surprise but the market reaction

Sterling steals the show today breaking through key resistance levels the Japanese Yen, and a near term low against Euro too. Dollar is trying to strengthen against Euro and Swiss Franc on strong retail sales, but momentum is sluggish elsewhere. There is no change in the selloff in Yen, just some more accelerations. Aussie and

AUD/USD down 7 pips to 0.7409 today Credit Agricole CIB Research discusses AUD outlook and highlights 2 reasons for staying cautious on the currency around current levels. “The deal between US Democrats and Republicans to extend the debt ceiling and avoid a sovereign default has led to a rally in risk and the AUD and

LONDON: Oil prices hit a fresh three-year high on Friday, climbing above $85 a barrel on forecasts of a supply deficit over the next few months as rocketing gas and coal prices stoke a switch to oil products. Brent crude futures were up 80 cents, or 0.95%, to $84.80 a barrel at 0930 GMT. Front-month

Yen’s selloff continues to look unstoppable as global markets are set to end the week on a strong note. Asian stocks are trading broadly higher following the solid rebound in the US overnight. Dollar is also weak, partly weighed down by the extended retreat in treasury yields, but Euro is not too far away. Commodity

Forex news for Asia trading on Friday 15 October 2021 The US Securities and Exchange Commission is said to be not opposing BTC futures ETF trading, this clears the way for launch. News comes via various sources. After languishing sub-US$ 58K and towards $57K for much of the session this lit a fire under BTC,