The domestic market has been on a downward trend influenced by global pessimism, profit-booking due to elevated valuation, and a shift in FII funds. This month, the global market continues to exhibit mixed signals, led by China’s disinflation, geopolitical tensions, and high inflation data. The Fed is expected to delay its 25 bps rate cut … Read more
Gold rate today: The release of the US CPI data significantly impacted gold prices, leading to a continued rally on Friday last week. The MCX gold rate closed higher at ₹76,307 per 10 gm, while the spot gold price surged over one per cent to $2,657.26 per ounce. The COMEX gold price also saw a … Read more
Both gold and equities are shining bright in fiscal 2025 (FY25), with each asset class enjoying a strong performance this year. Nifty 50 has gained about 16 per cent, while spot gold prices in India have climbed over 12 per cent in FY25 so far. Durable economic growth, easing inflation, increased retail participation, and political … Read more
Gold vs Oil: Commodity baskets, including gold, silver, and crude oil, among others, have swung by huge margins ever since the US Federal Reserve delivered its supersized interest rate cut by 50 basis points (bps). Monetary policy rates have varying effects on gold and crude oil prices due to the relative appeal of the commodities, … Read more
The Indian stock market closed September on a remarkably positive note after picking up an invincible bullish rally largely driven by strong global cues. As the new month begins, investors will closely monitor key market triggers such as domestic and global macroeconomic data, auto sales data, second-quarter corporate updates, market watchdog’s board meeting, primary market … Read more
Gold vs equity: In the wake of the U.S. Fed rate cut buzz, gold prices and equity markets have followed each other as the end of the high interest rate regime was expected to fuel these two assets by putting breaks on the rally in the U.S. dollar rates. In year-to-date (YTD) time, gold prices … Read more
Gold prices soared to fresh record highs on Wednesday, September 25, as expectations for another big rate cut by the US Federal Reserve bolstered bullion’s bull rally, and a softer US dollar added to the metal’s appeal. Comments from US Fed chair Jerome Powell and US inflation data due later this week have come into … Read more
The US Federal Reserve’s supersized interest rate cut by 50 basis points (bps) or (½) half a percentage point has triggered a robust rally in several commodity baskets, particularly gold prices, lifting its demand optimism. The much-awaited US Fed pivot has resulted in the US dollar and US Treasury yield being inversely proportional to gold … Read more
In the past month, the global equity market had exhibited volatility and mixed performance leading towards the pivotal FOMC decision of September 18. It was highly anticipated that the Fed would break its hawkish policy started since early 2022 and shift to an accommodative monetary policy by initiating a 25bps cut. The market believed that, … Read more
Stock Market Today: The benchmark indices Nifty-50 index and the S&P BSE Sensex traded in a narrow range throughout the day on Monday, though with a positive bias as Sensex also scaled all-time highs of 83,184.34 on Monday. The Sensex ended the day at 82,988.78, up 97.84 points or 0.12%. Nifty-50 Index at 25,383.75 also … Read more