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Commodities Gold falls over 2%, silver drops nearly 4% as rising oil prices fuel inflation and rate concerns
Gold prices declined over 2% and silver fell nearly 4% as rising crude oil prices revived inflation worries, prompting expectations that central banks may maintain restrictive monetary policies. According to The Times of India, higher oil costs have reduced the appeal of non-yielding assets like precious metals amid heightened rate hike fears.
Commodities Gold Heads for First Weekly Rise in Five on Easing Fed Rate-Hike Bets After Weak Jobs Data
Gold rose more than 1% on Friday, heading for its first weekly gain in five weeks, after softer-than-expected US jobs data lowered expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Spot gold hit $4,177.31 per ounce, while US futures climbed to $4,190.70. Traders now see a 54% chance of a September rate hike, down from 66% before the data.
Finance RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Says It's 'Premature' to Discuss Rate Hike Amid Persistent Global Uncertainty
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said it is premature to talk about a rate hike, pushing back against market expectations. He emphasized the central bank's data-dependent stance and noted that easing West Asia tensions have lowered crude oil prices, supporting growth and inflation moderation. Inflation remains below 4% target with subdued core inflation at 2.4%.
Finance RBI Governor Malhotra Calls Rate Hike Talk ‘Premature’ Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty, Crude Volatility
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has pushed back against expectations of an imminent rate hike, calling such talk 'premature' given the fragile US-Iran truce and uncertainty over crude oil prices. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously on June 5 to hold the repo rate at 5.25% after a full percentage point of cuts since February 2025. The MPC also revised down its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.9% and raised its inflation projection to 5.1% from 4.6%. Malhotra highlighted that the central bank is monitoring monsoon rainfall and crude prices, with cumulative rainfall 43% below normal as of June 22.
Finance Kevin Warsh-led FOMC Keeps Rates Unchanged, Projects Hike by Year-End, Raises Inflation Forecast
The Federal Reserve, under new chair Kevin Warsh, kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. The Summary of Economic Projections showed 18 of 19 officials expect at least one rate increase by year-end, while the central bank raised its inflation forecast, projecting PCE inflation at 3.6% by end-2026. Inflation currently stands at 4.2%, a three-year high, driven by fuel costs.
Business Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1%, Highest Since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate to 1% from 0.75%, the highest since 1995, as global energy prices and the Iran war fuel inflation. Governor Kazuo Ueda missed the meeting due to a liver infection, but the BOJ continues its gradual tightening path started in March 2024.
Commodities Gold Prices Slide to 6-Month Low Before Recovering on US-Iran Peace Talks, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Possible
Gold touched its lowest level in more than six months on Thursday before recovering to settle at $4,219.69, driven by US President Donald Trump's indication of a possible peace agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. The decline was fueled by high inflation stoking rate hike fears. Iran stated no final decision has been made on any agreement.
Commodities International Gold Prices Drop as Rate Hike Fears on Higher Inflation Reduce Safe Haven Appeal
International gold prices dropped as rate hike fears on higher inflation reduced safe haven appeal, according to The Times of India. Physical demand remained subdued in India while China's central bank expanded gold holdings for a nineteenth straight month. Speculative investors increased net long exposure in gold by 14,409 contracts to 111,341 contracts during the week ended June 2.
Commodities Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Inflation, Rate Hike Fears Persist
Gold prices declined on Friday, heading for a weekly loss as concerns over inflation and potential US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes pressured the market. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,191.17 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 2.4% to $4,212.70. The price action was driven by geopolitical headlines, including President Trump's decision to call off military strikes on Iran.