Stocks slide as US jobs report plays on investors’ minds

Stocks slide as US jobs report plays on investors’ minds

Indian stocks plunged on Friday, as nervous investors took money off the table before the release of tepid US jobs data for August. The US Federal Reserve is expected to rely on key hiring data to decide the quantum of rate cuts in the world’s largest economy later this month. Breaking a three-week winning streak, … Read more

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil stabilises as signs of economic slowdown clash with Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude at $85.09/bbl

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors grappled with conflicting signals about crude demand. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown in the U.S. were balanced by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. By 11:41 a.m. EDT (1541 GMT), Brent futures had edged up by 1 cent to $85.09 … Read more

Gold reaches all-time high on Fed rate cut expectations; silver marginally up

Gold reaches all-time high on Fed rate cut expectations; silver marginally up

Gold prices surged over 1 per cent to a record high on Tuesday as investors turned to the safe-haven asset following comments from Federal Reserve officials that solidified expectations for a U.S. interest rate cut in September. By 11:01 a.m. ET (1501 GMT), spot gold increased by 1.3 per cent to $2,452.29 per ounce, while … Read more