In the global market, gold opened with marginal gains. However, prices later declined before recovering again. Silver had a subdued start in the global market, but later prices rebounded sharply
For investors and corporates, the prudent strategy is to treat oil not as a one-directional price trade but as a geopolitical volatility asset
Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and increased expectations of higher interest rates.
Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said elevated expectations of a Fed rate hike are bearish for the metal, but the downside is expected to remain limited
Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37 per cent, to $101.06 a barrel at 0330 GMT, having settled up 7 per cent above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May
With three simultaneous chokepoints under stress and the Yanbu bypass route now threatened, a Brent move above $100 looks increasingly plausible
Brent crude futures rose $1, or 1.1%, to $92.01 a barrel at 0330 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 82 cents, or 1.0%, to $85.16
Spot gold rose 0.9 per cent to $4,113.73 per ounce, as of 0123 GMT, having climbed to its highest since July 10
In the global market, both metals rose after a weak start, while their futures prices opened higher in the domestic market
At present, Goldman sees Brent at $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter, and $75 next year, predicated on a de-escalation of tensions in the West Asia
The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams
Gold and silver futures traded higher in domestic and global markets as escalating geopolitical tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets
Brent crude futures climbed $2.09, or 2.37%, to $90.19 by 0241 GMT, touching the highest since June 11, extending gains after rising 15.9% last week, its biggest weekly gain since April
Hawkish Fed commentary and escalation in the US-Iran conflict will keep silver under pressure in the short term. The white metal is quite oversold but can extend its decline to test key support at $54
The US Fed chief Warsh's hawkish stance and rate hike worries due to Middle East tensions would keep Gold prices under pressure.
Crude Oil market has moved beyond a simple war-premium story. It's now balancing three forces at once: geopolitical risk around Hormuz, refinery-led product tightness and softer macro-demand impulse.
Oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude above $85 a barrel, as escalating US-Iran attacks raised concerns over disruptions to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises to $85.28 a barrel and WTI to $80.02 as renewed US-Iran tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Gold and silver futures opened lower on both MCX and Comex, with prices remaining under pressure during Wednesday's trading session despite ongoing global uncertainties
For the second straight session, Brent closed at its highest since June 12 and West Texas Intermediate at its highest since June 15 and rose further on early Wednesday trade