MC Analysis: India’s gold reserves hit record high as central banks hedge dollar risk
RBI has dramatically raised its gold holdings, mirroring a worldwide pivot to safer, non-dollar assets
Asian stocks slide after US Fed’s inflation warning
MSCI’s regional gauge of shares was down 0.3%, as markets in Japan and Australia opened lower
Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy
Investors anticipate the next rate cut won’t come until at least September, with another one potentially following in December. Powell will likely try to avoid saying anything too definitive about this year’s rate path.
FOMC Meet: Here's how Indian markets have historically reacted to Fed's decisions
Analysts suggest that geopolitical risks, such as escalating tensions in the Middle East, could also influence the Fed's stance
Oil near five-month high on Middle-East tensions
MSCI’s gauge of Asian equities fell for a second day after the S&P 500 dropped 0.8%
Global oil demand expected to rise this decade despite China reaching peak in 2027, says IEA
Barring any major disruption to the oil market, the world is likely to be well-supplied over the next five years, Fatih Birol said.
World Gold Council sees 'overwhelming majority' of central bank gold reserves rising over 12 months
The findings of the WGC survey suggested that there a majority of respondents (73%) see 'moderate or significantly lower' US dollar holdings in the global reserves over the next five years.
PM's Cyprus visit: NSE International Exchange and Cyprus Stock Exchange sign MoU for Cross and Dual Listings
NSE IX is an International multi assets exchange set up at GIFT City, in Gandhinagar, under International Financial Services Centre Authority
Nippon Steel’s investors begin to count the cost of US win
The Japanese company secured its much-wanted prize late last week when President Trump approved the $14.1 billion purchase of US Steel
Gold hits near 2-month high as Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven demand
Spot gold was little changed at $3,428.89 an ounce, as of 0508 GMT, after hitting its highest level since April 22 earlier in the session
Rupee opens 8 paise down at 86.18/USD as Middle East tensions grow
The conflict in the Middle East increased the prices on the crude oil posing risk to India's retail inflation
Gold edges toward record high as Middle East war drives haven bids
The precious metal climbed as much as 0.6% in Asia to near $3,450 an ounce, about $50 short of an all-time peak set in April
Asia stocks climb, oil jumps on Israel-Iran conflict
The Nikkei 225 index was up around 0.8%, leading gains in the region. Brent crude rose as much as 5.5% in early trading
How trade disruptions, Israel-Iran conflict will affect global central banks' decisions next week
From Washington to London, wary officials in countries that account for two fifths of the global economy may display a collective sense of paralysis
Stocks sink, oil jumps as Mideast tensions build
The S&P 500 lost over 1%, wiping out this week’s advance. Airline and travel companies tumbled, while energy producers and defense shares rose.
Business in the Week Ahead: June 16-20, 2025
Central banks of Japan, US and the UK will meet separately to decide on interest rates.
Quick Take: Geopolitical tensions to keep risk premium elevated
Markets worldwide are reeling under what analysts are calling "Black Friday" - the financial turmoil triggered by Israel's attack on Iran. While equity markets tumble, oil and gold prices surge as investors brace for a new phase of global uncertainty.
Oil outlook in flux as analysts revise views after Israel strike
Brent crude jumped more than 13% following the attacks, which targeted Iran’s nuclear program and military capabilities, in a major escalation in tensions between two major military powers that risks spiraling into a regional war.
US Congressional stock trades spike during Trump’s tariff turmoil, reigniting calls for trading ban
Lawmakers and their families made more than 700 trades amid market chaos triggered by Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs
Wall Street reacts to Trump-Musk spat and what’s next for Tesla shares
Tesla Inc.’s stock plummeted 14% on Thursday after a rift over Trump’s proposed tax legislation exploded into an all-out public feud
Asian shares edge up, dollar dips before US jobs data
Shares in Hong Kong and China fluctuated after Donald Trump held a call with China’s President Xi Jinping and agreed to further trade talks.
Japan 30-year bond auction sees weakest demand since 2023
Disappointing demand at sales of 20-year and 40-year bonds late last month exposed investor concern about a lack of appetite for longer tenors, sending a fresh warning to the government that it may need to rethink issuance plans.
Dollar edges down as trade tensions simmer ahead of jobs data
The Trump administration has given a Wednesday deadline for countries to submit their best offers on trade, the same day a doubling of duties to 50% on imported steel and aluminium comes into effect.
OPEC+ agrees on third oil supply surge to deepen price slump
The hike follows equally sized increases scheduled for May and June, marking a clear break with years of efforts by the group to support global oil prices.
Stock futures jump, Dollar gains on tariff ruling
Asian shares rose and contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained 1.6% and 2%. Equities in Japan and South Korea also advanced at the open.
