The chances that the Fed would launch another round of quantitative easing this week have jumped
Weak overseas trend, subdued demand influence prices
Weak domestic, overseas demand influences prices
Improved rains, adequate stocks influence prices
Additional stimulus would likely weaken the dollar, boosting the price of dollar-denominated commodities like oil
However, after QE1, QE2, the third round of easing seems unlikely
MARKETS-OIL:Oil holds near $115 ahead of Fed meeting
Buyers want something colourful that stands out, economics of diamond substitution helps
State government says it would be down to Rs 25,000 cr, against Rs 40,000 cr last year
The production and consumption levels were 903,700 tonnes and 964, 415 tonnes, respectively, in 2011-12
Investors and analysts see gold prices firming up if Fed comes out with QE3
As investors remained cautiously optimistic a German court would approve the legality of the euro zone's bailout fund
Russia-based Uralkali says decreased state subsidies will reduce imports
Subdued demand influences prices
Higher sowing due to improved rains limits gains
September contract falls by similar margin
Subdued demand influences prices
Restricted arrivals influence prices
Thin supplies following less arrivals influence prices
Pick up in demand supports uptrend