US Inflation

The Sensex and Nifty 50 fell on June 11, ending their two-day winning streak as Middle East tensions rose and US inflation concerns dampened market sentiment amid persistent foreign fund outflows.

Gold price today: The MCX gold rate opened today with a downside gap at ₹1,46518 per 10 gm and touched an intraday low of ₹1,46,444 within a few minutes of the Opening Bell

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.

Gold rate today: Following escalation in the US-Iran war, rising crude oil prices have put other assets under pressure, which includes gold and silver

The US consumer price index has jumped to a three-year high of 3.8%, prompting questions about potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Economists weigh in on the impacts of rising oil prices and economic stability, leaving the market in suspense about future monetary policy.

Inflation in the United States surged to 3.8 per cent in April, marking the highest level in roughly three years, as the Iran war causes a ripple effect across the US economy, data released on Tuesday showed.

Gold rate today: On April 25, 2026, gold prices in India fell to ₹1,52,799 per 10 gm, ending a four-week rise

MCX gold rate today climbed to an intraday high of ₹1,44,570, as easing inflation fear fuels US Fed rate cut buzz. In two sessions, the bullion has jumped over ₹15,500.

US inflation slightly accelerated at the start of the year, driven by rising services costs. Full details here.

The Indian stock market is set to open higher on December 19, following four days of losses. Positive global cues and improved sentiment from US inflation data are boosting expectations for a recovery in the benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50.