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NEW DELHI: After revamping the margin structure in equities to eliminate unnecessary risks from the system, Sebi is making changes to the margin rules in the commodity segment aiming to increase liquidity. The markets regulator is making changes to the margin rules, which will benefit those who hedge their positions in individual commodity derivatives and

Dollar and Loonie rise in early US session after better than expected economic data. Sterling follows closely after hawkish comments from BoE chief economist. As for today, Swiss Franc is currently the worst performing, followed by New Zealand and than Australian Dollars. The greenback is surviving the first data test and focus will stay on

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors were cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data due later this week, but prices were set to post their worst month since November 2016 on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s shift to a hawkish policy stance. Spot gold was steady at $1,761.80 per ounce, as of 1231 GMT. U.S.

Dollar and Yen are currently the mildly strong ones this week so far. US stocks ended mixed as S&P 500 and NASDAQ made new record highs, but DOW refused to follow and closed lower. Asian markets are also generally in red. Australian and New Zealand Dollars are notably weaker today, while Sterling is trailing. Technically,

NEW DELHI: Gold prices declined by Rs 89 to Rs 46,167 per 10 gram in the national capital on Tuesday following weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,256 per 10 gram. Silver also declined by Rs 222 to Rs 67,926 per kg from

Dollar rises sharply today and takes the Japanese Yen higher too. There is no clear stimulus for the moves as other markets are mixed. The technical development suggests that this week’s retreat has completed already. New Zealand and Australian Dollar are currently the worst performing. But Euro and Sterling are not too far behind. Technically,

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as a firmer dollar made bullion expensive for holders of other currencies while concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten its monetary policy sooner than expected also dented the metal’s appeal. Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation, though a rate hike by the Fed will increase the

Japanese yen is the worst performing major currency against US dollar in 1H21. A more hawkish Fed and actual inflation (divergent monetary policy), widening yield differential and inflation expectations are the key drivers to yen’s depreciation. In the second half of the year, persistence of these drivers could further strengthen USDJPY, though to a lesser

NEW DELHI: Gold in the national capital on Monday gained Rs 116 to Rs 46,337 per 10 gram reflecting strong global trends, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,221 per 10 gram. Silver also jumped Rs 161 to Rs 67,015 per kilogram from Rs 66,854 per

Dollar is pick up some upside momentum as markets enter into US session. Overall trading is rather subdued though. Economic calendar is near empty today while central bankers’ comments are largely ignored. Sterling is currently a firmer one together with the greenback. Swiss Franc is the worst performing one, together with commodity currencies. Technically, as

Gold prices inched higher on Monday, as the dollar eased and tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation data allayed fears of an early monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,781.19 per ounce by 0109 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,780.30. The dollar index eased 0.1% against rivals, making gold

Losing -1.8% month-to-date, CNY has erased much of the gain made against USD since the beginning of the year. While the broadly based USD rally after the June FOMC meeting is the major driver, PBOC’s intervention has also prevented the renminbi from having meaningful gains. In April and May, CNY appreciated about +2.8% against USD.