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The strength of the US dollar was the story of the year in the forex market once again in 2024 and it’s finishing strong today. The dollar slumped late in 2023 as the market saw rate cuts but they didn’t start until late in 2024 and now some analysts think they’re already done, while the

Gold delivered one of its best performances in a decade in 2024 recording an annual growth of 26%, fuelled by central bank purchases, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of accommodative monetary policies by global central banks, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The yellow metal breached the Rs 80,000 per 10 gm mark this year,

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New Delhi, Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties continue. Also aiding the run is a dovish tilt in monetary policy and buying by central

Commodity currencies are starting the week with a modest recovery as Aussie, Kiwi, and Loonie attempt to pare steep losses from earlier in the month. Gains remain limited in the subdued holiday trading environment, but these currencies could see further upside if China’s NBS PMIs due tomorrow deliver an improved outlook for 2025. However, any

A dark day is looming. Some time in the coming week, US President Joe Biden will reject a $14.9 billion takeover of US Steel by Nippon Steel on unconscionably shaky grounds. It will mark the end of the era of American free-market capitalism that has brought so much prosperity to the United States and the

Gold prices rose Rs 150 to Rs 79,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Traders said the potential for upside appears to be limited for gold in the short term, as the market participants are primarily focused on Trump’s tariff measures and economic policy, which

The forex markets remain subdued as traders maintain a cautious stance ahead of the New Year. European major are notably weaker, with Swiss Franc leading the declines. Euro is also under pressure, while Sterling has shown resilience, managing to avoid sharper losses. Meanwhile, Yen has staged a modest recovery, supported by easing US and European

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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened slightly higher on Monday at Rs 76,727 per 10 gram, which is up by 0.24% or Rs 183 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 88,967/kg, up by 0.09% or Rs 80. Gold prices fell by Rs 400/10 grams in the month of December so far

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WTI crude oil settled 98-cents higher today to $70.43. Oil traded up to $88 early last year but has been treading water near $70 for months. The opening level of the year was $71.65 so it’s on track for a small decline this year. Today’s EIA US oil inventory data: Crude -4237K vs -1867K expected

Gold inched higher on Thursday in holiday-thinned trade, as investors focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy and anticipated tariff policies under President-elect Donald Trump, both of which could influence the metal’s direction in the coming year. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,619.59 per ounce, as of 0023 GMT. * Bullion

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Oil prices edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer, while an anticipated decline in U.S. crude inventories also provided support. Brent crude futures rose 11 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.69 a barrel by 0148 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen fired off a warning shot to Congress today, flagging a critical debt ceiling timeline that could rattle markets in early 2025. Debt ceiling reinstates Jan 2 Default risk window: Jan 14-23 Treasury to deploy ‘extraordinary measures’ if needed The timing adds another layer of complexity to an already heated political environment

Gold prices were trading flat on Friday, but were set for a weekly rise, as markets awaited signals on the U.S. economy under the incoming Donald Trump administration and the Federal Reserve‘s interest rate strategy for 2025. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,632.79 per ounce, as of 0024 GMT. Bullion gained 0.45% so

The European major indices are closing higher on the day. That runs counter to the moves seen in the US stock indices which are down sharply as money rebalances out of US and into Europe (at least today). The final numbers are showing: German DAX, +0.68% France’s CAC, +1.0% UK’s FTSE 100, +0.16% Spain’s Ibex,