Crude sustaining at $80 threatens to stoke CPI Inflation by 0.4%, widen CAD by 0.3-0.5%
A sharper escalation is conceivable that pushes crude towards $90–100, if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. This would raise the inflation risk materially and could force tighter monetary conditions, say economists.
Gold jumps over 2% as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger rush to safe havens
Spot gold gained 2.1% to $5,390.38 an ounce as of 1050 GMT, after hitting a more than four-week high earlier in the session. The metal touched a peak of $5,594.82 on January 29.
Oil surges, stocks slide as conflict grips West Asia
Brent jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel, though it had briefly topped $82.00 at one stage, while U.S. crude climbed 6.2% to $71.17 per barrel. Safe-haven gold rose 1.6% to $5,360 an ounce.
Indian refiners eye Russian oil again as Iran crisis hits supply
The world’s third-largest oil importer is considering options that include turning to Russian cargoes currently loitering near its waters, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Gold, silver ETF prices jump up to 7% today as safe-haven demand surges amid US-Iran tensions
The surge in gold and silver ETFs tracked firm gains in underlying bullion prices. At around 09:30 am, when the Sensex was down 959 points and the Nifty slipped 1.15 percent to 24,889 -- gold and silver-linked ETFs were among the major gainers.
Gold climbs as Middle East war drives investor rush to safety
Bullion climbed more than 2% to around $5,390 an ounce in early trading, having gained more than 3% in the previous week as American troops amassed in the region.
Oil rockets to four‑year high on West Asia tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Brent crude futures climbed as much as 13% to $82.37 a barrel, the highest since January 2025, and traded at $79.34 by 2305 GMT, up $6.47, or 8.88%.
Geopolitical risks, China policy, US jobs data to shape commodity markets next week
If US labour market conditions remain robust, expectations for a June rate cut may fade further. Conversely, a weaker jobs report could prompt markets to recalibrate rate expectations.
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast to $4,500
Spot gold has risen by about 20% this year, hitting a three-week high of $5,248.89 an ounce on Tuesday. It hit a record peak of $5,594.82 on January 29
Will bullion test new highs?
After a sharp selloff shook out leveraged traders, the question on every bullion investor's mind is whether gold and silver are gearing up for fresh all-time highs
‘Gold price spikes because...’: FM Sitharaman explains yellow metal's rally
Sitharaman was speaking during the press briefing after addressing the RBI Central Board on February 23
US-Iran tensions, tariff fallout and China reopening to shape commodities next week
On the data front, US weekly jobless claims and Producer Price Index (PPI) figures, along with speeches from several FOMC officials, will be closely watched as investors seek clearer guidance on the timing of the Federal Reserve's next rate cut.
Oil extends gains on US-Iran tensions, stocks retreat
On stock markets, a rally across Asia following gains by US tech heavyweights failed to bolster indices in Europe and the United States, where traders focussed on a string of corporate results
Gold wavers near $5,000 as traders assess geopolitics, Fed rate
Renewed geopolitical risks boosted haven demand for bullion, which advanced as much as 0.9% before paring some of the gains
Gold, silver ETFs jump up to 4% as precious metals rise: What lies ahead?
This comes despite a muted sentiment in global commodity prices on a firm dollar ahead of key US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate-cutting trajectory.
Gold and silver regain ground ahead of Fed minutes release
A powerful rally carried gold to an all-time high above $5,595 an ounce in late January, but the market overheated after a surge in speculative buying and snapped back almost to $4,400 in just two sessions.
Gold steadies after two-day drop in thin lunar new year trading
Bullion was near $4,880 an ounce in early trading, having lost more than 3% over the previous two sessions, as the US dollar strengthened.
Oil prices fall back as 'hopeful' Tehran responds to Trump
West Texas Intermediate was down 0.9 percent at $62.33 per barrel after earlier rising 1.5 percent, while international benchmark Brent North Sea Crude slipped 1.8 percent to $67.42.
Gold holds near $5,000 as Lunar new Year holiday mutes trade
The metal had rallied briefly on Friday when modest US inflation data boosted the case for the Federal Reserve to trim interest rates.
India’s Silver imports jump 129%, outpaces gold as higher prices reshape trade math
Import volumes rose to 5,727.07 thousand kilograms from 369.48 thousand kilograms, while the average unit price increased to USD 1,356.98 per kg from USD 925.06 per kg.
Gold slips back below $5,000 an ounce as traders book profits
With markets in China closed this week for the Lunar New Year holiday, liquidity is thinner than usual during Asian trading hours.
Gold, silver ETFs fall up to 3% as precious metals decline, SEBI proposes measures to curb volatility
Gold prices have turned choppy following their sharp swings in early 2026, but the broader structure still appears constructive, an analyst said.
Gold drops over 1% as thin trading, profit‑taking weigh
Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,988.04 per ounce by 0359 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 0.8% to $5,006.60 per ounce.
The gold whipsaw that spooked markets: Why China’s ‘unruly’ trading is under fire
Gold hit $5,594 then fell 10% as US Treasury chief flags China’s speculative trading; analysts warn leverage and ETF surge may signal bubble risk.
Commodities to watch US PCE, FOMC minutes in holiday-shortened week
Markets will also watch the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump tariffs scheduled for February 20. The week ahead will be holiday-shortened with potentially thinner liquidity.
