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India gold prices tumble; silver slumps nearly 4%: Key factors behind the fall
Gold and silver prices slide on MCX and Comex as a stronger US dollar, rising Treasury yields and Fed rate hike expectations weigh on bullion sentiment.
Hindustan Zinc shares decline 5% on falling Silver prices, stronger US Dollar
Hindstan Zinc is the only pure listed silver play in India. The metal accounts for around 50% to 45% of the firm's EBIT, which makes the stock highly sentitive to moves in the white metal.
US dollar net speculative long positions jump to 15-month high
Large currency speculators in the US dollar futures market sharply increased net long position to a near 15-month high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of US dollar index futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net long position of 13197 contracts in the data reported through June 16, 2026, marking a rise of 11813 net positions compared to the previous week.
Rupee Ends Six-Day Rally As Dollar Holds Near One-Year Peak Despite Oil Ease - Investing.com India
Rupee Ends Six-Day Rally As Dollar Holds Near One-Year Peak Despite Oil EaseInvesting.com India
RBI remains net dollar seller in April as rupee faces pressure, says bulletin
In March, the RBI had recorded net sales of USD 9.758 billion in the spot currency market.
INR extends decline on a firm dollar overseas
The Indian rupee extended downside in opening trades on Tuesday as dollar stands tall on a hawkish Fed stance. Muted show in local equities tracking weakness in global counterparts also weighed on the currency although easing oil prices are seen capping further decline. NIFTY 50 is trading at 24,104.15, marginally up by 1.25 points (+0.01%) from its previous close while BSE SENSEX is holding around 77,073.40, down by 20.67 points (-0.03%). INR opened at Rs 94.73 per dollar and hit a low of 94.76 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated more than 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market.
Gold prices fall 2% as stronger dollar, Fed hike bets weigh - Investing.com India
Gold prices fall 2% as stronger dollar, Fed hike bets weighInvesting.com India
Rupee opens little changed against dollar amid fall in global oil prices
Indian rupee opens slightly weaker against the US dollar as softer crude offers support, but rising US yields and Fed rate hike risks keep pressure elevated.
South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-taking
South Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gains in chipmaker shares. Major players like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. This profit-taking, particularly by foreign investors, led to a trading curb being briefly triggered. The won also saw a slight appreciation against the dollar.
Gold rate falls over 1% on MCX as a stronger dollar amid US Fed rate hike expectations spurs profit booking
MCX gold August futures were 1.05% down at ₹1,46,566 per 10 grams, while MCX silver July futures were 2.85% down at ₹2,27,622 per kg around 9:10 am.
Rupee opens 1 paise lower at 94.69 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened weaker at 94.69 against the US dollar, down 1 paise. Market focus has shifted from oil prices to expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike in September, impacting Asian currencies including the rupee.
Rupee snaps 6-day winning streak amid importer demand, IPO-linked outflows
Domestic currency weakens against the dollar as importer demand and IPO-linked outflows outweigh support from FCNR, ECB inflows and improving global risk sentiment