Indian markets opened firm on Wednesday, buoyed by global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. However, gains were capped by surging crude oil prices and a weak rupee. Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of state election exit poll results, with final outcomes expected to add to market volatility.Read More
Oil prices extended gains as concerns mount over prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Talks to end the war have deadlocked, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked. The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC is also expected to impact the group’s price control ability.Read More
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker U.S. dollar. However, elevated oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and expectations of prolonged higher interest rates. Global gold demand saw a 2% year-on-year increase in Q1 2026, driven by bar and coin purchases and central bank buying.Read More
The dollar strengthened as hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve policymakers pushed yields higher, leading traders to price out rate cuts this year. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen’s sharp decline against the dollar intensified focus on potential intervention risks amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes.Read More
Oil prices surged to their highest levels since mid-2022 amid growing concerns over a prolonged U.S. blockade on Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations. This disruption, potentially extending until a broader deal is reached, is tightening supply conditions and could lead to further price increases.Read More
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