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Stock futures and major indices rally despite a volatile July. Oil prices climbed on geopolitical tensions and strong energy earnings, while gold fell due to a stronger dollar and rising bond yields.…
BofA and Fed officials project 2026 rate hikes amid rising inflation forecasts, favoring regional bank ETFs like KRE via wider net interest margins. Broader implications include a firmer USD and pres…
Gold stabilizes near $4,100 as US-Iran tensions show signs of de-escalation following recent strikes. Despite cooling geopolitical fears, gold remains near seven-month lows, pressured by high energy-…
Gold prices remain pressured as geopolitical tensions ease following de-escalation between Iran and Israel. Meanwhile, strong US labor data and rising Treasury yields have bolstered expectations for …
Gold prices remain pressured near multi-month lows as strong US employment data and expectations of a December Fed rate hike strengthen the dollar. While Middle East tensions provide minor support, r…
Gold remains pressured near $4,300 as Middle East tensions boost oil prices and inflation risks. Strong US employment data has surged market expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate hike to 7…
Gold prices remain pressured by geopolitical uncertainty and robust US economic data. Strong manufacturing growth and rising bond yields reduce the necessity for Fed rate cuts, creating a challenging…
Gold prices trade below $4,500 amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and cooling optimism over US-Iran peace talks. Heightened inflation risks and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hi…
Gold prices are fluctuating as market participants weigh geopolitical safe-haven demand against persistent inflation and high interest rate expectations. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound vol…
Gold prices declined as geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US fueled inflation fears, bolstering the case for higher interest rates. Market focus shifts to upcoming US jobs data and Federal R…
Gold prices retreated due to a strengthening dollar and rising oil costs, which stoke inflation and interest rate hike fears. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the non-yielding nature…
Gold prices dipped on Monday due to a strengthening US dollar and rising oil prices. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, high interest rate concerns and a hawkish Fed outlook pressure b…
Gold prices eased as a strengthening U.S. dollar and rising oil-driven inflation concerns pressured the metal. Conversely, silver showed resilience with gains despite the broader bearish sentiment af…
Gold climbed to $4,530 amid potential US-Iran ceasefire reports, yet remains headed for a monthly loss. Inflation pressures and Federal Reserve expectations for prolonged high interest rates continue…
Gold prices are dipping as potential U.S.-Iran de-escalation reduces safe-haven demand. Rising U.S. and European bond yields are further pressuring the non-yielding metal, creating a challenging shor…
India's gold demand projected to fall 50-60 tonnes in 2026 due to 15% import duty hike and PM appeal to avoid purchases. Higher duties historically increase smuggling while reducing official demand.
India raised gold import duty to 15% from 6%, causing local prices to surge over 5%. While this boosts domestic prices amid rupee weakness, global spot gold declined 0.3%, suggesting limited overseas…