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Commodities witnessed heightened volatility so far this year due to escalating geopolitical tensions that threaten the supply-demand dynamics of raw materials. Uncertainty over the US Fed policy decisions and feeble global growth outlook too had an impact on the sentiment. Gold and silver prices returned to the limelight during this period. In the key London

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole didn’t disappoint market participants, as he clearly signaled that the time for easing monetary policy has arrived. This declaration provided a notable boost to US stock markets on Friday, with major indexes ending the week on a positive note. Meanwhile, Dollar tumbled across the board,

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Gold prices remained flat at Rs 74,150 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had jumped Rs 1,400 to settle at Rs 74,150 per 10 grams in the previous session on Tuesday. However, silver prices declined Rs 150

The forex markets are experiencing a lull today, with little movement in the absence of significant economic releases during European and early US sessions. The much-discussed non-farm payroll revision and the release of FOMC minutes later today are unlikely to spark significant volatility. Instead, markets are likely to remain subdued until tomorrow’s PMI data from

We’ve been spared from summer doldrums in financial markets this year but early next week could be something of a dud, particularly until Jackson Hole begins. Monday kicks off with Fed’s Waller speaking at 09:15 am ET but that will be all for the day. Tuesday features speeches from the Fed’s Bostic and Barr but

Crude oil, also known as black gold, is extracted and refined into various useful products such as gasoline, jet fuel, and many other petroleum products. It is a crucial raw material used in various industries, including transportation, chemicals, and manufacturing. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude are the primary types of crude oil that

The past few weeks highlighted the volatility of global financial markets and how quickly investor sentiment can shift. The sharp selloff in US markets, driven by fears of an impending recession, now appears significantly overdone in light of last week’s robust rebound. Strong retail sales data was a key factor in this turnaround, showing that

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Gold October futures contracts at MCX opened flat today at Rs 70,679 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.08% or Rs 59 while silver September futures contracts were trading at Rs 81,237/kg, down by 0.47% or Rs 387. The prices of gold have gained Rs 800/10 gm while silver has gained Rs 700 per

Dollar weakens broadly in early US session after July’s PPI came in lower than expected, signaling easing in inflationary pressures. This development was well-received by investors, with stock futures ticking up slightly and 10-year Treasury yield dipping in response. While the softer PPI readings provide some relief to those hoping for monetary easing from Fed,

It seems like ages ago, but on Monday, it seemed like markets were on the precipice. The Japan’s Nikkei 225 index on Monday fell -12.4% and analysts were figuring out where the circuit breakers would be. There were chatter on how the Fed needed to have an emergency meeting and cut rates by 75 basis

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As we move into US session, safe-haven currencies like Yen, Swiss Franc, and Dollar are showing modest gains, driven by weaker stock futures and treasury yields. However, momentum behind these currencies remains unconvincing, with trading sluggish across the board. Most major pairs and crosses are confined within the ranges established yesterday, reflecting a cautious market

After the global selloff in markets since Friday, watchful eyes are turning to the RBA later to see what they have to say about it. But calmer heads so far today will at least help them to sidestep some of that pressure. And they are likely to be able to distract from things and stick

Oil prices fell on Friday, with Brent settling at its lowest since January, after data showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and weak Chinese economic data added pressure. Brent crude futures settled down $2.71, or 3.41%, to $76.81 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled down $2.79, or

Global stock markets are in crash mode today, beginning with the massive historic -12.4% decline in Nikkei. Major European indexes are also trading deeply in the red, with losses around -3%, though these are overshadowed by the severe drop in Japan. Concurrently, DOW futures are down over -1100 points, with S&P 500 futures down -4.4%

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