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Gold rates today: This week so far has been bearish for gold & silver prices because of two major consecutive drops. The 24 karat gold rate in Bangalore today fell after rallying last week, where the yellow metal added Rs. 26,000 per kg and jumped 192%. Similarly, the gold rate in Kerala today followed the pattern. "The recent movements in precious metals are largely influenced by rising crude oil prices, which surged 3.02% to $115.81 per barrel (Rs. 10,764), driven by geopolitical tensions, pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Crude oil prices rose nearly 3 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trade on Tuesday, tracking strong global cues as tensions between the US and Iran intensified ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery increased by Rs 300, or 2.83 per cent, to hit a lifetime high of Rs 10,888 per barrel. Similarly, the May contract also advanced Rs 170, o ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 7 (Reuters) - Pricing distortions stemming from the Indian central bank's recent foreign exchange curbs have opened up arbitrage between exchange-traded rupee futures and onshore forwards. However, bankers are wary of taking positions amid heightened regulatory risks, four market participants said. The recent spate of measures, including limits on net open FX positions of banks in the deliverable rupee market, has led to a reversal of chunky arbitrage banks, unleashing heavy doll ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver prices showed volatility in Tuesday's session amid geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump's recent aggressive posts on Iran. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1, 50, 228, up Rs 247 or 0.16 per cent at 11:35 am. On the intraday front, the yellow metal rose as much as 0.32 per cent or Rs 493 to Rs 1, 50, 474. Earlier in the session, before 10 am, it was trading lower by 0.23 per cent or Rs 356 at Rs 1, 49 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Gold and silver prices showed volatility in Tuesday's session amid geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump's recent aggressive posts on Iran. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1,50,228, up Rs 247 or 0.16 per cent at 11:35 am. On the intraday front, the yellow metal rose as much as 0.32 per cent or Rs 493 to Rs 1,50,474. Earlier in the session, before 10 am, it was trading lower by 0.23 per cent or Rs 356 at Rs 1, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global crude oil prices on Tuesday hit new highs, jumping more than 3 per cent amid geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran. Brent crude futures advanced as much as 1.69 per cent, or $1.86, to $111.63, an intraday high as of 9:57 am. The US West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased more than 3 per cent or $4.15 to $116.87. Brent crude has witnessed a gain of over 60 per cent since the conflict began from $72. ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed sharp losses in early trade, with equity benchmarks declining 1 per cent each amid uncertainty over a possible resolution to the West Asia conflict, ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex opened 372 points or 0.50 per cent lower at 73,734, while Nifty began the session at 22,838. Later in early trade, the 30-scrip basket declined as much as 1.11 per cent or 824.44 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 93.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair remains vulnerable to any flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, which in turn would push crude oil prices further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.05 against the US dollar, then lost gr ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: The Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed sharp losses in early trade, with equity benchmarks declining 1 per cent each amid uncertainty over a possible resolution to the West Asia conflict, ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex opened 372 points or 0.50 per cent lower at 73,734, while Nifty began the session at 22,838. Later in early trade, the 30-scrip basket declined as much as 1.11 per cent or 824.44 points, hitting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced a strategic collaboration with S&P Global Energy to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts physical spot market benchmarks. According to NSE, the exchange planned to initially launch Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures contracts based on the Platts Dated Brent benchmark. This development followed a collaboration with S&P Global Energy, which functioned as a provider of data and benchmark pri ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his dea ...Read More >
* March job gains surpass expectations, unemployment rate dips * ISM non-manufacturing PMI decelerates, prices paid hit 3-1/2-year high * Soleno Therapeutics surges on Neurocrine's $2.9 bln buyout deal (Updates to market close) By Stephen Culp and Purvi Agarwal April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's progressively heated threats of escalation should Iran fail to reope ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A new report claims crypto tokenization is a structural overhaul of market plumbing, not just an efficiency tweak. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a new report with fresh warnings related to crypto tokenization. Shifting Wall Street's trading rails onto blockchain-based systems could speed up financial crises beyond regulators' capacity to react, even as the techno ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee gained 28 paise to close at 92.90 against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's measures to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the Indian currency. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capp ...Read More >
Bengaluru -- The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it could confirm recent military strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but that the facility itself was not damaged. The UN atomic watchdog said that the confirmation was based on its independent analysis of new satellite imagery and detailed knowledge of the site, adding that one strike had hit only 75m from the site perimeter. Last week the agency had said it had been informed by Iran about a projectile striking cl ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Gold prices rose over 1 per cent to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June delivery climbed Rs 1,621, or 1.08 per cent, to Rs 1,51,301 per 10 grams, from Thursday's closing level of Rs 1,49,680 per 10 grams. Commodity markets were closed on Friday due to Good Friday. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, gold has lost its sheen by Rs 14,35 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saudi Arabia on Monday increased the price of its flagship crude as state-owned Saudi Aramco has set the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers. The steep hike comes as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face severe disruptions, according to reports. The move follows heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Crude oil prices gained Rs 91 to Rs 9,284 per barrel, hovering near its record levels, in futures trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned of military strikes on Iran's power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for May delivery increased by Rs 91, or 1 per cent, to Rs 9,284 per barrel. Oil prices hit record of Rs 9,407 per barrel on March 23, 2026. The uptick in crude oil prices ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Precious metal prices in the domestic markets are expected to remain moderately bullish in the fiscal year 2026-27 as geopolitical tensions, trade war fears and growing recession risks globally are likely to bolster safe-haven demand, even as elevated interest rates may limit sharp gains. On the domestic front during FY26, silver futures surged by Rs 1,41,431, or 142.2 per cent, from Rs 99,461 per kg recorded on April 1, 2025, while gold soared by Rs 60,258, or 67 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) International crude oil prices traded higher on Monday as persistent fears of supply disruptions in West Asia kept markets on edge, with the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict weighing on sentiment. Brent crude futures rose as much as 2.01 per cent or $2.2, to $111.23 per barrel, hovering near a 52-week high. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 3.53 per cent or about $4 to $115.48 by 10.20 am. On the domestic front, crude oil futures on the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The rupee gained 33 paise to 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, following RBI's tightened rules to curb speculative positions, capping banks' net open positions at USD 100 million, even as global developments continued to act as a risk. Forex traders said the domestic unit continued to reel under pressure due to unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. At the interb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian Markets opened in red on Monday as domestic indices reflected global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE SENSEX stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 22,696.75 points with a decline of 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan and Trent are among major gainers on the Nifty while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance are a ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on Monday, even as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war capped gains after US President Donald Trump warned of "hell" if Tehran fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, early gains were short-lived. The 30-share Sensex declined by 150 points or 0.21 per cent to 73,168. Similarly, Nifty was trading at 22,670, down 42 points or 0.19 per cent in early trade, am ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian markets opened in the red on Monday, reflecting global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE Sensex stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am, while the NSE Nifty 50 was at 22,696.75 points, declining by 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Among Nifty stocks, Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan, and Trent were major gainers, whereas Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finance were among the top losers. Meanwhil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian Markets opened in red on Monday as domestic indices reflected global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE SENSEX stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 22,696.75 points with a decline of 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan and Trent are among major gainers on the Nifty while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance are a ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: Domestic equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on Monday, even as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war capped gains after US President Donald Trump warned of "hell" if Tehran fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, early gains were short-lived. The 30-share Sensex declined by 150 points or 0.21 per cent to 73,168. Similarly, Nifty was trading at 22,670, down 42 points or 0.19 per cent in early trade, amid selling pressu ...Read More >
New Delhi: There appears to be no immediate end in sight to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The exchange of missile and drone attacks from both sides has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, resulting in a severely deteriorated situation across the region. Meanwhile, markets worldwide also appear to be feeling the impact. Since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, a decline has been observed in gold prices. In this context, the question arises: what could be t ...Read More >
The safe-haven asset gold has been subjected to a volatile cycle of highs and lows in recent times. While it declined on Monday, the yellow metal prices have rallied on Tuesday, March 31. In India, the gold prices for 24 karat gold per gram rose by Rs 103 to Rs 14,929, Rs 13,685 per gram for 22 karat gold, signalling a surge by Rs 95. Meanwhile, the prices for 18 karat gold surged by Rs 78 to Rs 11,197. The MCX remained closed for the morning session on Tuesday on account of 'Mahavir Jayanti', ...Read More >
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