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NEW DELHI: Gold edged higher on Friday and was set for its third straight weekly gain, as concerns over the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19 and a drop in US Treasury yields lifted the safe-haven metal’s demand. The yellow metal posted mild gains in domestic markets. Sentiment in wider equity markets remained fragile as Delta

Impressive bounce in the past two days Weak hands were shaken out of the crude oil trade from Tuesday to early Thursday but a rebound late yesterday was followed by a $1.54 gain today to leave crude oil only modestly lower on the week. It does however cap a six-week winning streak after a one-way

LONDON: Banks clearing gold trades in London can apply for an exemption from tighter capital rules due in January 2022, a British regulator said on Friday, removing what some said was a threat to the functioning of the market. London is the world’s biggest physical precious metals trading hub. Its clearing system, operated by a

No offense to our Scottish and Welsh readers The cable bid has been relentless today. It was briefly squashed on fixing sales but it quickly came back and has been a one-way move that’s now extended to 100 pips. I earlier said that the weekly high of 1.3898 was out of reach before the close

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday as the market reacted to falling US inventories, and signs of strong Asian demand from both China and India added support. Brent crude oil futures were up $1.43, 1.93%, at $75.55. US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.62, or 2.2%, at $74.56. “The

The FOMC minutes for the June meeting confirmed more optimism over the economic outlook. Unwinding of stimulative monetary policy would likely begin earlier than previously anticipated. As the members would begin tapering discussions in coming months, we expect an announcement would be made by end of the year. Meanwhile, the first rate hike could come

Not the usual correlation This week’s theme has been lower yields and a higher dollar but it started unwinding yesterday and that has continued. US 10-year yields are now up 7.2 bps to 1.36% today. That’s 11 bps above yesterday’s lows, which coincided with the 200-day moving average. We’re now testing the post-Fed low, which

Gold rose on Friday, heading for its best week in seven, bolstered by a weaker dollar and concerns that the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus could slow a global economic recovery. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1,810.99 per ounce by 2:44 p.m. (1844 GMT), and was up 1.4% for the week. US

Market bears had multiple chances to probe a bearish reversal last week, riding on talks like Fed’s tapering, spread of Delta variants, and China’s crackdown on its own technology stocks, as well as foreign IPOs. Yet, the optimists just refused to give up and pushed US indexes to new record closes, after all the volatility.

Forex news for North American trade on July 9, 2021: Markets: Gold up $6 to $1808 US 10-year yields up 7.2 bps to 1.32% WTI crude up $1.71 to $74.65 S&P 500 up 49 points to 4369 AUD leads, JPY lags For a holiday-shortened week at a time of year that can be absolutely dead,

Mumbai: The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) on Friday said its average daily turnover value (ADTV) has increased more than two-folds in June to Rs 1,945 crore compared to the same month in 2020. In June 2020, NCDEX had posted an ADTV of Rs 860 Crore, NCDEX said in a statement. “Continued trade disruptions

The markets are now reversing prior moves in the week, with Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc trading generally lower. Canadian Dollar is supported by strong job data, while Aussie and Kiwi also recover. Major European indexes are trading slightly up as DOW futures is also up over 260 pts. US 10-year yield is back above

European indices are trading higher in the opening hour The DAX is up 0.6% while most other European indices are holding similar gains as the risk mood is holding up after the drop yesterday. US futures have also turned around a decline in Asia to keep slightly higher now: The improved risk backdrop comes as

New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Friday tumbled Rs 451 to Rs 46,844 per 10 gram reflecting an overnight decline in global precious metal prices and rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 47,295 per 10 grams. Silver also tanked Rs 559 to

Yen and Swiss Franc turn softer today as overall sentiments stabilized. US stocks once again pared back much of earlier losses overnight and closed just slightly down. Asian markets were just mixed only, with Nikkei also reversing most of earlier losses. Dollar is currently the stronger one for today, followed by commodity currencies. As for

Russian economy ministry issues revised forecasts 2021 GDP growth forecast up to 3.8% from 2.9% lifts Urals oil price forecast to $65.9/bbl from $60.3/bbl 2021 inflation forecast to 5% from 4.3% 2021 capital investment growth forecast to 4.5% from 3.3% 2021 average dollar/rouble rate to 72.8 from 73.3 seen in April The ministry comments on

NEW DELHI: Gold held steady on Thursday as lower US Treasury yields countered a stronger dollar after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting showed that the central bank is moving towards tapering its asset purchases as soon as this year. The yellow metal traded marginally lower in the domestic market. Fed officials last month

Risk aversion generally dominates the global markets today. Following selloff in Asia, major European indexes open lower and are trading down around -2%. DOW future is also losing around -500pts. Swiss Franc and Yen are overwhelmingly the strongest ones for the day, as followed by Euro and Dollar. Commodity currencies are the worst performing, Focus