Tensions in the Middle East Keep Climbing. Brent Crude is Near a Five-Month High. The international benchmark is hovering around $115 a barrel on Friday. International Business Times · Oct 23
Gold price today: Gold rate suffers biggest weekly loss since June, Silver price lowest since November 2025. Check what to expect in November, December Gold rate today: China's gold jewellery demand has remained under pressure so far in 2026, recording its weakest first-half demand in tonnage terms since 2006, according to a recent World Gold Council report. The Economic Times · Oct 23
Gold price falls Rs 1,500/10g; silver plunges Rs 7,000/kg as soaring oil fuels rate hike bets. Time to sell? Gold and silver prices fall on the MCX as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates for longer. Investors track the US Federal Reserve meeting, dollar movements and geopolitical tensions for cues on precious metals. The Economic Times · Oct 23
US bond market down: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year treasury yield notes are falling? Check latest predictions US bond Yields have dropped in recent days, as concerns about a slowdown in AI spending and its impact on economic growth have overshadowed economic data, which showed persistent inflation pressures. The Economic Times · Oct 22
Oil Futures For 2027 Have Jumped Almost 20%. Traders Believe Relief Could Take Longer Than Expected. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its oil price forecasts, adding to concerns about borrowing costs, consumer spending and the outlook for interest rates. International Business Times · Oct 22
Indian bonds tumble on oil surge, RBI rate hike fears Indian government bonds experienced a decline as the benchmark yield exceeded 7.45% on Thursday. Oil prices rose significantly, reaching $112.50 per barrel in Asian trading amid geopolitical tensions. The Reserve Bank of India has raised its repo rate to 5.50%, indicating a potential for further hikes. Inflation concerns are mounting,… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Gold price today: Gold rate crashes to lowest in 2 months, silver price drops. Here's what to expect Gold rate prediction: Goldman Sachs expects one more 25-basis-point hike in December, lifting the peak policy rate range to 4.00 per cent-4.25 per cent. The Economic Times · Oct 22
Iran Claimed to Hit Several More Tankers in The Hormuz Strait. Oil Prices are Climbing Further. Should the figure be confirmed, it would be the largest since the war began in late February. International Business Times · Oct 22
Rupee snaps eight-day rally as oil climbs to highest since May The Indian rupee ended its eight-session-long winning streak, closing down 0.4% at 94.8175 per dollar. Concerns over escalating oil prices amid the Middle East conflict contributed to global market volatility. Brent oil prices reached $112.40 per barrel, impacting India's economy due to high crude imports. The Reserve Bank of India… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Indian bonds steady after RBI minutes signal more rate hikes Indian bond yields remain steady at approximately 7.45%, influenced by growing inflation anxieties. The Reserve Bank of India recently increased the repo rate to 5.50%, hinting that further hikes may follow. With climbing oil prices and food inflation heightening economic concerns, analysts speculate another increase may occur in December, before… The Economic Times · Oct 22
More Oil is Flowing Through the Persian Gulf Than Before the War. Prices are Still High. Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended on October 18. International Business Times · Oct 21
Persian Gulf Oil Exports Surpass Prewar Levels, but Shipping Costs Keep Soaring Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended October 18. International Business Times · Oct 21
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields rise as French unrest fuels fiscal concerns Eurozone government bond yields rose as protests in France heightened concerns over fiscal stability and public finances. French 10-year yields climbed to 4.948%, nearing a 23-year high, while the spread over German bonds widened to 150 basis points. Rising oil prices above $110 a barrel added to inflation concerns. The Economic Times · Oct 21
Jio Platforms' IPO-linked inflows boost rupee; elevated oil prices spur caution The Indian rupee experienced a notable increase as Jio Platforms' IPO attracted significant foreign investments. Despite this strength, rising oil prices raised concerns among traders about the rupee's sustainability. The rupee closed at 94.46 against the dollar, with earlier gains trimmed by higher Brent crude oil prices. Analysts suggest that… The Economic Times · Oct 21
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21 ‘Jackdaw means we pay our mortgages’: relief in Aberdeen over gasfield approval Few believe decision will bring back city’s boom years, but workers hope it will secure North Sea jobs for now
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Indian bonds sell off on oil shock ahead of RBI policy minutes Indian government bonds experienced a significant decline due to rising oil prices, raising concerns about inflation among investors. The benchmark bond yield has reached its highest point since March, leading to a more cautious trading environment. Additionally, consumer inflation in India rose to 5.54%, with forecasts indicating further increases in…
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead? Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade at around $99 per barrel
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Oil rises on Middle East supply worries Oil prices are climbing amid increasing supply worries in the Middle East. Ongoing attacks on maritime vessels beyond the Strait of Hormuz have heightened shipping risks. The Houthis have taken responsibility for various assaults on Saudi installations, which has further inflamed regional tensions. Concurrently, US officials are collaborating with refiners…
Evening Standard · Oct 20 FTSE down but off lows as oil price drops amid Iran war peace talks hope In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 31.69 points, 0.3%, at 10,733.00.
The Economic Times · Oct 20 French bond yields edge down, but investors stay on alert On Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautious as they await a crucial vote on the budget bill. Recent protests highlighted challenges in reducing France's large fiscal deficit, which impacts market sentiment. Meanwhile, euro zone benchmark Bund yields…
The Economic Times · Oct 20 Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is stock market closed today for Dussehra? Check remaining holidays for the year A total of 16 stock market holidays have been scheduled for 2026, out of which twelve have already passed. After the Dussehra holiday, trading will remain suspended on three more occasions over the remaining two months of the year.
AAP · Oct 20 Australian shares fall, dragged lower by NAB and BHP The local bourse has mostly recovered from its sharp morning losses to finish modestly lower, with a drop in heavyweight stock BHP driving half of the decline.
Evening Standard · Oct 19 European stocks dip as French riots spark concern In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69.
The Economic Times · Oct 19 India bonds give up day's gains as oil price spike adds to rate hike fears Indian government bonds ended lower as inflation concerns increased due to rising crude oil prices. The benchmark 10-year bond yield has been rising for nine consecutive weeks, causing worries about further rate hikes. Economists predict consumer inflation might exceed the upper tolerance band of the Reserve Bank of India. Additionally,…
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed on October 20 for Dussehra? Check remaining holidays for the year The Indian stock market will remain closed on October 20, 2026, for Dussehra. Earlier this month, the market observed a holiday for Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. Following Dussehra, trading will also be suspended for Diwali on November 10 and Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24. The last market holiday…