In global markets, Asian shares struggled after benchmark U.S. Treasury yields surged to a seven-year high and strong economic data fanned concerns about inflation and the risk of faster-than-expected interest rate rises. The surge in Treasury yields has also prompted a rise in government bond yields across the globe.
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Commodity Corner: Oil Prices Ease, Gold Rates Little Changed – Gold Silver Reports
Crude Oil:
Crude Oil prices fell from four-year highs reached the previous session, pressured by rising US inventories and after sources said Russia and Saudi Arabia struck a private deal in September to raise crude output. Brent crude oil futures were trading at $85.85 per barrel, down 44 cents, or 0.5%, from their last close. Brent on Wednesday hit a four-year high of $86.74 a barrel. US WTI crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.4%, at $76.11 a barrel.
Gold Prices Hit over 1 Week High on Soft Dollar – Gold Silver Reports
Global gold prices hit highest in more than a week on Wednesday as the dollar softened and demand for the safe-haven metal got a boost on concerns surrounding Italy’s plans to tackle budgetary deficit. Risk appetite was hit after European Union (EU) officials expressed concerns about Italy’s budget plan, which would widen the deficit significantly.
Rupee Breaches 73/$ For First Time, Nifty Opens Below 10,950
Indian equity benchmarks declined after the rupee breached 73 per dollar mark for the first time.
The S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.5 percent or 198 points to 36,628 and the NSE Nifty 50 Index declined 0.6 percent or 71 points to 10,937.
Gold Prices Slip Today on Weak Demand, Silver Follows – GSR
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) — Gold prices declined by Rs 100 to Rs 31,550 per 10 gram following slowing demand from local jewellers amid a weak global trend, reported PTI. Global gold prices rose marginally as investors largely discounted a US interest rate hike, but gains were limited as the dollar gained following reports of a row in Italy’s new government.
NSE Decline Trading on Skye Bank Shares – Gold Silver Reports
Gold Silver Reports – The NSE (Nigerian Stock Exchange) has notified the dealing members and the investing public that the shares of Skye Bank Plc will be Declined from trading on the floor of The Exchange effective Monday, 24 September 2018.
Asian Stocks Edge Lower After U.S. Rally Ebbs
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Asian Stocks Edge Lower After U.S. Rally Ebbs — Indexes fell in Japan, Australia and South Korea in a muted start to Tuesday trading. Despite gains in technology stocks driving U.S. equities higher on Monday, the S&P 500 Index erased about two-thirds of its advance amid news the FBI conducted a raid at the office of President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen. Treasuries pared losses and oil rebounded from the declines on Friday.
Rupee Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar
Gold Silver Reports — The Indian rupee on Thursday was trading marginally higher against the US dollar in opening trade.
Gold Prices Jumps Rs650 on Demand Push, Retake Rs31,000 Level
Gold Silver Reports — Gold prices jumps Rs650 on demand push, retake Rs31,000 level — Gold prices on Thursday took strength from a positive trend overseas by surging Rs650 per 10 grams to seize the Rs31,000 level, driven up by fresh local buying. But silver fell sharply by Rs350 to Rs41,500 per kg, mainly due to softening demand by industrial units and coin makers.