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Silver soars Rs 7,200/kg; gold prices surge Rs 3,300/10 gm as Iran-US reach peace agreement. Time to buy precious metals?
Gold and silver prices surged sharply on MCX after a preliminary Iran-US peace agreement weakened the dollar and eased oil prices. Silver jumped Rs 7,200/kg while gold rose Rs 3,300/10 gm. Analysts see further upside, with key support and resistance levels guiding near-term trading strategies.
Rupee jumps 43 paise to open at 94.68 against dollar, strongest level since May 8
Indian rupee hits strongest level since May 8 as US Iran peace deal eases tensions, Brent crude falls, lower oil prices boost outlook for India.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends gains further to 300 pts; Vedanta in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The peace deal, and the resultant fall in oil prices brings OMCs, IndiGo, the currency and all the stocks exposed to West Asia back in focus. A fall in the US Dollar index will also bring Metals in the spotlight, a sector that underperformed last week.
COMEX gold jumps over 2%, silver rallies 3.5% amid softer dollar and lower oil prices
Gold and silver rally as a weaker US dollar, falling oil prices and easing inflation expectations boost precious metals, outlook hinges on West Asia peace.
Indian LNG tanker heads toward Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran deal lifts reopening hopes
An LNG tanker is nearing the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran reportedly reach a deal to reopen the vital waterway. European natural gas and oil prices fell as traders anticipate the resumption of traffic, though monitoring challenges remain due to potential spoofing and transponder deactivations.
Indian rupee also gains big against the US dollar
In a remarkable turn of events on Friday, the Indian rupee surged against the US dollar, largely due to a significant decrease in crude oil prices worldwide. Investor confidence was further lifted by President Trump’s remarks hinting at a potential resolution to the conflict with Iran. The currency settled at 95.
Dollar index retreats amid reduced safe haven demand as Trump signals peace agreement with Iran
Dollar index is trading mildly lower on Friday, weighed down by reduced safe-haven demand as President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend. According to Trump, the agreement would safely reopen shipping lanes through the critical Strait of Hormuz and include firm commitments from Iran to forgo the development of nuclear weapons, media reports stated. Sharp drop in oil prices amid improving optimism of a peace deal could ease concerns about stubborn inflation and the need for interest rate hikes in near futures is adding pressure on the greenback. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.47% on Friday. At the time of writing, DXY that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 99.55 after having hit 100 at the start of the week. For the week, DXY is down around half a percent.
INR gathers momentum as oil pulls back sharply
The Indian rupee gathered momentum in opening trades on Friday as oil prices slumped sharply on improving optimism of a possible peace deal between US and Iran. Rupee opened at Rs 95.40 per dollar and hit a high of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at Rs 95.85. Loal equities are also seen opening on a strong footing after Wall Street's three major indexes posted their biggest daily gains since April 8 overnight on hopes for a Midde East peace deal. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an agreement to end the war with Iran had been reached and would be signed shortly, possibly in Europe this weekend with Vice President JD Vance attending on his behalf. NIFTY 50 is trading at 23,368.55, up by 206.95 points (+0.89%) while BSE SENSEX is trading at 74,639.93, up by 807.38 points (+1.09%).
Rupee rises 39 paise against US dollar as crude oil prices ease
Indian rupee opens 39 paise stronger against US dollar as crude oil prices fall on renewed US Iran deal hopes, easing energy cost concerns.
Rupee jumps 39 paise to open at 95.37 against US dollar
Rupee rises to 95.37 against USD, driven by declining oil prices and hopes for an Iran peace deal. Record inward remittances of USD 110.47 billion in FY26 offer some relief, but long-term stability requires consistent foreign capital. Analysts urge caution amid geopolitical tensions.
Investors fret about rates and dollar, cut back on gold, silver
Investors in gold and silver might be in for a rocky ride ahead. Experts caution that the meteoric rise seen last year is unlikely to repeat itself, with potential declines on the horizon. Escalating oil prices coupled with inflation worries make the prospect of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve seem distant.
India Restricts Sale Of High-Speed Diesel, Motor Spirit At Retail Outlets For 90 Days
Shares of oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. could be in focus following the development.