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The dollar held to a narrow range on Wednesday, with investors reluctant to take large positions before the release of U.S. inflation data and the start of the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole sy…
In late June, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR). According to the report, as of September 2025, India’s household debt stood at 45.5% of its gross domestic …
Qatar pushes Iran talks as a tanker is hit in Hormuz, some UAE flights face disruption
Oil markets have a well-documented habit of moving before the facts fully arrive. Futures curves shift on the weight of expectation, not confirmed delivery. Supply premiums unwind when traders begin t…
Spot gold trades at $4,481.29 per troy ounce, down 0.81% on the session after failing at $4,510–$4,515 during Asian hours. The COMEX front-month contract sits at $4,537.00, off $8.30 or 0.18%, having …
Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues have fallen since the sanctions were implemented, subsequently constricting Putin’s ability to fund his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, much more should b…
After months of disruption to one of the world's most important energy corridors, Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz while the United States says the …
Crude futures slid roughly 2% on Wednesday, compounding the prior session's decline, as renewed optimism emerged that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen following Iran's announcement that it had renewe…
Why the next 90 days matter: From long-theoretical vulnerability to a lived reality
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended 0.1% lower at 10,363.93 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.3%.
Dubai: Global markets moved back into risk-on mode on Tuesday as investors returned to technology stocks, oil prices fell and gold struggled to recover after Israel and Iran signalled a pause in direc…
Oil prices have dropped and global stock markets have risen following reports that the US and Iran are close to a deal to end the war.
The Indian Rupee (INR) ticks lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The USD/INR edges up to near 95.72 as elevated oil prices have outweighed a weak US Dollar.
Norway is producing oil and gas faster than the industry is finding new resources, increasing the risk of a steep decline after 2030, according to a new report from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.
WTI crude is trading around $84.80, up roughly 4% over the past two weeks and consolidating just below the $85.00 psychological level which aligns with the 100-day SMA; a decisive daily close above $8…
Gold is on track for its third consecutive weekly gain, with XAU/USD holding above the psychologically important US$4,500 per ounce level.
Gold (XAU/USD) has detonated higher on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with spot pricing reaching $4,685.96 and intraday strength briefly punching past the $4,700 mark — a level that registers two-week highs …
Gold April futures on MCX are trading near â¹1,59,860 after witnessing persistent selling pressure through the session. The price structure reflects a clear downward bias with successive lower highs …
As we near the end of 2025, plenty of unanswered questions remain about tariffs, economic growth, inflation, and interest rates. And while US stocks have enjoyed a solid performance this year on paper…
For most of the 20th century, the arrangement seemed not just logical but obvious. A central bank with significant gold reserves kept the bulk of them in New York or London. Both cities hosted the dee…
August 15, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 sets new record highs in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, with a P/E ratio of 17.7, more affordable than the S&P 500’s 29.8. Investors are encouraged to…
On Monday, oil prices spiked, and stocks slipped after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen entered the conflict over the weekend. The Washington Post also reported that the Pentagon is preparing for we…
Oil prices are driving much of the panic. WTI Crude Oil jumped nearly 8% to $76.92. Brent Crude Oil climbed toward $80 after another strong gain Monday. Rising crude prices increase inflation pressure…
Gold plunged in March. The LBMA Gold Price PM in USD fell 12% in the month, weighed by rapidly cooling expectations of future Fed cuts – due to inflationary fears stemming from the Middle East war – a…