Geopolitical Tensions

Gold prices crashed sharply on Monday as hopes of a December U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut weakened and the U.S. dollar strengthened. Easing geopolitical tensions, better-than-expected U.S. jobs data, and uncertainty over the Fed's next policy move are putting pressure on gold. In this video, we break down: Why gold prices are falling now How Fed policy and interest rate expectations are affecting gold The impact of the stronger dollar What experts are predicting for gold and silver Whether this is the right time to buy If you're an investor in gold, silver, or commodities, this analysis is a must-watch.

Postive news on economic growth and good corporate earnings accompanied by softening inflation towards the end of the year were bright spots that provided support for the markets

ECB says since the US election, there is significant policy uncertainty surrounding the intentions of the new US administration regarding fiscal and trade policies

Spot gold prices were mostly unchanged at $1,278.64 per ounce at 9.16am. The metal fell 0.8% on Wednesday in its worst one-day drop in over a month

IMD's monsoon forecast for normal rains is welcome news at a time when geopolitical tensions have dampened investor exuberance

If investors are piling into US bonds and gold on account of rising geopolitical tensions and a flight to safety, that suggests EM equities too could come under pressure soon

US stock indices fallDow Jones Industrial Average drops 0.33%, S&P 500 loses 0.29%, Nasdaq Composite down 0.13%

Spot gold hit its highest since 10 November at $1,270.46 on Friday and crossed the 200-day moving average

Investors turning to cash as geopolitical and interest rate rise fears bite, according to survey

Sensex may drop as much as 10% by September-end on geopolitical tensions, says BlackRock India joint venture