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Updated 09:14 UTC
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Gold Prices in India Slide Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
India's bullion market saw a marginal decline on September 7, with gold and silver prices down by ₹500 and ₹510 respectively. The decrease is attributed to various international factors influencing investor demand for precious metals.
Gold Prices, Tight Credit Fuel India's Gold Financing Boom
India's gold-financing sector is expected to experience strong growth due to high gold prices and reduced access to unsecured credit, with the market valued at Rs 18.6 trillion and NBFCs specializing in gold financing set to grow by 40% annually over the next three years.
Gold Prices Plummet Amid Hawkish Fed Expectations and Strong US Jobs Data
Gold and silver prices on the MCX fell due to stronger-than-expected US jobs data that lifted expectations of a potentially hawkish Federal Reserve. The MCX gold contract lost ₹462, or 0.3%, while the silver contract declined ₹975, or 0.41%. Markets are now looking to US inflation readings for further clues on the Fed's policy path.
Royal Gold Trading to Resume on Tuesday Amid Rate Expectations and Geopolitical Demand
Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) is set to resume trading on Tuesday after the Labor Day closure, with its business model centered around precious-metals streaming and royalty interests. The company's positioning is sensitive to rates, inflation, and commodity swings, and its execution quality will be a key indicator of its performance in the coming weeks.
China Taps Gold Reserves for 22nd Straight Month
China's central bank continues to accumulate gold for the 22nd consecutive month, adding to its reserves in August. The country's gold holdings rose to 76.73 million troy ounces, while the value of its gold reserves surged to $350.08 billion due to rising market prices.
Syrian Gold Prices Slip Amid Global Rate Hike Bets
Gold prices in Syria declined on Monday due to global market pressures caused by stronger-than-expected US employment data and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.
Gulf Tensions Fuel Oil Price Surge Amid Tanker Attacks
Oil prices are rising due to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf following tanker attacks, with European gas prices also increasing. Ukrainian grain and legume exports have fallen 14% year-on-year to 3.9mt as of September 4th due to regional conflicts.
Brent Crude Surges Amid US-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
Global oil prices rose on Monday due to escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude futures reaching $97.25 a barrel. Goldman Sachs warned that oil prices could surge to $120 a barrel if supply disruptions worsen, but this scenario is not their baseline forecast.
US-Iran Tensions Send Oil Prices Soaring
Oil prices remain near six-week highs due to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with reduced tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz contributing to concerns about supply. Brent crude futures were down 9 cents at $96.19 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was near a six-week high at $91.03 a barrel. Goldman Sachs predicts oil prices may rally to as much as $120 a barrel if attacks on shipping rise.
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for IRGC Missile Attacks
The US Central Command struck three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday in response to IRGC firing ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. The attacks occurred near Kharg Island and Jask, with one tanker being permanently disabled. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US would destroy and sink Iranian oil tankers if Iran continued attacking US Navy ships.
OPEC+ Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability
Seven major oil-producing countries reaffirmed their commitment to market stability during a virtual meeting on September 6, 2026. They reviewed global market conditions and decided to maintain production levels for October 2026, while reiterating their commitment to the Declaration of Cooperation.
$40 Oil: A Complex Scenario with Far-Reaching Consequences
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's suggestion that oil prices could fall to $40 per barrel sparked a humorous response from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. However, Qalibaf's remarks also highlighted the complexities and potential consequences of achieving such low oil prices, including harm to domestic producers and reduced investment in the energy sector.