Energy Prices
Gold Falls for Third Day as US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
Gold fell for a third day after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran, threatening to extend the war that’s roiled global markets and stoked inflation fears.
1 min read04:34 AM ISTUS consumer inflation at three-year high in May amid continued West Asia tensions
US inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest since April 2023, driven by rising energy costs amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. This inflation surge could influence the upcoming midterm elections in November, as both energy and grocery prices continue to rise significantly.
2 min read10 Jun 2026Solar power curtailment raises red flags for renewable investors
The solar capacity that was curtailed on 1 May equals almost one-sixth of the country’s installed capacity of 150GW. Experts said that low demand due to industries closing for Labour Day on 1 May may have contributed to the curtailment.
4 min read6 Jun 2026Gold and silver prices today, 1 June: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
Gold and silver prices today, 1 June: Gold rates declined on MCX amid a stronger US dollar and rising crude oil prices. Check the latest 24K and 22K gold prices, along with 999 silver rates, in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
2 min read1 Jun 2026Exxon and Chevron warn oil could hit $160 as Iran war pushes stockpiles to ‘really low levels’
Exxon and Chevron executives warn global oil stockpiles are nearing historic lows as the Iran war continues, with Brent crude potentially surging to $150 a barrel within weeks.
6 min read31 May 2026Even the best-case scenario for energy markets is disastrous
Whatever happens, high prices will outlive the Iran war
5 min read25 May 2026The world can’t get enough U.S. energy, keeping prices high for Americans
Overseas buyers are looking to America for oil and transportation fuels, helping deplete its domestic inventories.
4 min read18 May 2026Is India’s national unity slowly weakening?
Are we drifting towards declining patriotism and a weakened collective conscience? If yes, can the trend be reversed?
4 min read18 May 2026No, it’s not time to worry about stagflation—yet
Applying 1970s-style price or export controls on gas could make things worse, Joseph Brusuelas writes.
3 min read12 May 2026War is stretching Europe’s finances thin. Why a debt crisis isn’t likely.
The European Central Bank has made changes since the 2010s debt crisis, Desmond Lachman writes in a guest commentary.
3 min read29 Apr 2026Wait for it…
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