Price movement nudges governments to scale back tax hikes
Gold rose as prospects of a substantial US pandemic relief package boosted the metal's appeal as an inflation hedge, while the Federal Reserve's dovish stance on monetary policy also supported prices
Oil prices were mixed as strong import data from China, the world's biggest crude importer, that boosted sentiment earlier ran into concerns about Chinese cities in lockdown due to coronavirus
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,350 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 46,600
Gold prices fell on Thursday as US Treasury yields and the dollar rebounded, while investors awaited details on incoming US President Joe Biden's coronavirus stimulus proposal
Oil prices eased for a second day as mounting coronavirus cases globally raised demand concerns, although a drawdown in US crude stocks for a fifth straight week capped losses
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,350 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 46,620
Saudi Arabia has cut supplies of February-loading crude by 10% for at least two Asian buyers while meeting requirements of at least three others, several refinery and trade sources said
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,350 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 46,800
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,050 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 46,800
Gold prices touched a near six-week low on Monday, extending losses from the previous session, as a stronger dollar and higher US Treasury yields pressured the non-yielding bullion
Oil prices fell on renewed concerns about global fuel demand amid strict coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and new movement restrictions in China, the world's second-largest oil user
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 48,460 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 47,010
On an annual basis, demand slipped by 1.8%, indicating that consumption in Asia's third-largest economy hasn't yet reached pre-pandemic levels
Brent crude settled at $55.99 a barrel, climbing $1.61, or 3%, on the day and 8.1% on the week
Gold inched lower on Friday as the US dollar and Treasury yields firmed, although hopes for additional stimulus in the world's largest economy kept bullion on course for a second straight weekly gain
Oil prices settled higher, hitting 11-month peaks, as markets remained focused on Saudi's unexpected pledge to deepen its oil cuts and firmer equities, shrugging off political turmoil in the US
In New Delhi, the gold price of 22-carat gold is at Rs 49,650 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it fell to Rs 48,050
UBS expects Brent to trade at $63 per barrel in the second half of 2021
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as firmer Treasury yields eclipsed support from a Democrat sweep in Georgia Senate runoffs that boosted hopes for more stimulus