Gold vs Oil | Yellow metal up 13%, Brent crashes 17% in three months: What should you bet on amid rate cuts?

Gold vs Oil | Yellow metal up 13%, Brent crashes 17% in three months: What should you bet on amid rate cuts?

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

US Fed pivot in focus: Why are gold prices following US Treasury yield? — Explained

US Fed pivot in focus: Why are gold prices following US Treasury yield? — Explained

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

Week Ahead: US Fed policy, BoJ verdict, FII inflow, global cues among key market triggers as Nifty eyes 25,550

Week Ahead: US Fed policy, BoJ verdict, FII inflow, global cues among key market triggers as Nifty eyes 25,550

The Indian stock market resumed its upward momentum and logged the best week since the end of June, largely supported by positive global cues ahead of a likely interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. In the third week of September, investors will closely monitor key market triggers such as new listings, domestic and … Read more

Week Ahead: Inflation data, IPO frenzy, global cues to move Sensex, Nifty 50

Week Ahead: Inflation data, IPO frenzy, global cues to move Sensex, Nifty 50

Indian stock market benchmarks witnessed a surprising decline last week after consolidating at all-time highs for 14 straight sessions dragged by weak global cues. In the second week of September, investors will closely monitor key triggers such as domestic and global macroeconomic data, including inflation in India and the US, foreign fund inflows, crude oil … Read more

Oil sits $1 lower on OPEC’s October supply plans; Brent drops 2.5% in August

Oil sits $1 lower on OPEC’s October supply plans; Brent drops 2.5% in August

International crude oil prices retreated in the previous session as investors weighed expectations of a rise in supply by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) starting in October, along with dwindling hopes of a hefty US interest rate cut next month, following data showing strong consumer spending and economic growth. Brent … Read more

Oil rises 2% on US Fed rate cut bets, tighter MidEast supply; Brent nears $80

Oil rises 2% on US Fed rate cut bets, tighter MidEast supply; Brent nears $80

Crude oil prices rose by more than a dollar a barrel on Thursday, August 29, as supply disruptions in Libya and plans to lower output in Iraq raised concerns of a tightening market. More than half of Libya’s oil production—nearly 70,000 barrels per day—was offline today, and exports were halted at several ports amid a … Read more

Oil snaps three-day winning streak on US, China growth concerns; Brent at $80

Oil snaps three-day winning streak on US, China growth concerns; Brent at $80

International crude oil prices snapped their three-day winning streak and fell around two per cent on Tuesday, August 27. Worries that slower economic growth in the US and China could reduce energy demand dragged prices down, especially after they surged over seven per cent in the prior three days. Brent futures last fell $1.31, or … Read more

US Fed rate cut: 10 top experts on its impact on Indian stock market and the best sectors, stocks to buy

US Fed rate cut: 10 top experts on its impact on Indian stock market and the best sectors, stocks to buy

US Fed rate cut: The recent downward revision of US jobs data, along with the minutes from the latest FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting, has strengthened expectations of a rate cut in September. Many experts are certain that the Fed will cut benchmark interest rates within the next few weeks. The next US FOMC … Read more

Week Ahead: FOMC minutes, macro data, Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, FII activity among key market triggers this week

Week Ahead: FOMC minutes, macro data, Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, FII activity among key market triggers this week

Indian stock markets rebounded by the end of last week after caution due to the Hindenburg-Adani row and poor factory output data slid the indices into a consolidation phase. Week ahead, investors will eye upcoming domestic and global macroeconomic data, US Federal minutes of the meeting, Fed chief’s Jackson Hole speech, foreign fund inflow, crude oil … Read more

Oil bounces from multi-month lows on tight supply amid Israel-Iran conflict; Brent nears $77/bbl

Oil bounces from multi-month lows on tight supply amid Israel-Iran conflict; Brent nears $77/bbl

Global crude oil prices rose about one per cent in volatile trade on Tuesday, August 7, bouncing off multi-month lows hit in the previous session as investors turned their attention turned to supply tightness amid the Israel-Iran conflict and as financial markets recovered from their recent slump. Brent crude futures were up 58 cents, or … Read more