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Gold falls as West Asia tensions lift dollar; silver holds steady
Gold prices dip as US-Iran tensions boost dollar, oil. Silver steady. Fed minutes, jobless claims awaited.
D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm start
Indian markets experienced widespread selling on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining significantly. Global risk sentiment deteriorated following US President Donald Trump's comments on Iran. Asian markets also traded lower, reflecting the weak global backdrop. The Indian Rupee tanked against the US dollar as oil prices rose. Foreign and domestic investors showed net buying activity in equities.
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.
Dollar index adds strength as renewed tensions between US and Iran drive inflation concerns
Dollar index is adding strength on Wednesday morning in Asia following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran following recent attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes has kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 100.88, up marginally on the day. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note remained near a one-month high of around 4.55% on Wednesday after climbing sharply in the previous session.
India looks attractive again as AI trade cools; oil likely to stay at $80–100: Arvind Sanger
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner at Geosphere Capital Management discusses the next phase of the AI investment cycle, India's growing appeal as valuations improve, challenges facing IT services and GCCs, and why foreign investors are beginning to look at Indian equities again.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
Rupee falls to 95.17 against dollar: Here's what is driving the currency lower
Indian rupee weakens to 95.17 per US dollar amid rising crude oil prices, higher US Treasury yields, and West Asia tensions.
Rupee falls 20 paise to open at 95.17 against US dollar amid rise in crude oil prices
Indian rupee fell to 95.17 against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices and US Treasury yields, amid geopolitical tensions. Despite recent support from foreign portfolio investments, concerns over inflation persist, challenging the rupee's stability.
Q1FY27 earnings preview: Oil & gas, aviation brace for crude impact
Q1 earnings preview: ICICI Securities said that OMCs could report significant losses, driven by higher retail fuel losses, inventory losses and a sharp rise in LPG under-recovery.
Gold near one-week low, silver extends losses: Key factors behind the fall
Gold and silver prices fell due to a stronger US dollar, rising oil prices, and increased expectations of a September US Federal Reserve rate hike.
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold and silver edge lower amid Middle East tensions, firm US dollar
Precious metals declined on 7 July amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Gold and silver futures fell sharply, continuously influenced by international geopolitical concerns and fluctuations in the US dollar and crude oil prices.