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Commodities Gold Edges Higher as Yields Ease, Markets Await Fed Minutes Amid Iran Tensions
Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trade as US Treasury yields eased, with investors awaiting Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,342.33 an ounce, while December futures fell 0.6%. Traders see a 65% chance rates stay unchanged in September and a 35% chance of a hike.
Finance US Treasury Yields Poised to Rise More as War and Oil Keep Inflation Elevated
The US 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.28% on July 31, 2026, its highest since 2007, as the US-Iran war drove oil prices higher. Headline CPI climbed from 2.4% to 4.2%, challenging the Fed's projected 50-bps rate cut for 2026. Market-TOI's technical view says yields will stay elevated unless WTI crude falls below $60.
Logistics United Airlines Cargo Revenue Surges 23% on High Yields, Pandemic-Level Volumes Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines reported a 22.6% increase in cargo revenue to $527 million in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war. The carrier transported nearly 347 million pounds of cargo, the most for the period since the pandemic, as spot rates surged 35-40% year-over-year. Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer, attributed gains mainly to yields and expects the trend to continue into Q3.
Commodities SEA-led mustard model farm programme boosts yields, profitability in 3 States
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) led 'Regenerative Mustard Model Farm' programme achieved yield increases of 20-30% and significant improvements in benefit-cost ratios across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana during the 2025-26 rabi season, demonstrating the potential of sustainable farming practices to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce import dependence.
Commodities India must boost oilseed yields to cut edible oil imports, SEA chief says
India's record oilseed production of 43.06 million tonnes in 2025-26 is overshadowed by 60% import dependence for edible oils. SEA chief Sanjeev Asthana urges yield improvements, a National Oilseeds Mission, and use of cottonseed and rice bran oils to reduce imports to 9.5-10 million tonnes by 2030. Monsoon risks and geopolitical disruptions add uncertainty.
Business RBI Rejects Treasury Bill Bids, Signals Potential Rate Cut
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rejected bids for 182-day and 364-day treasury bills, accepting only 91-day bills at a 5.56% yield. This move suggests the RBI's intent to lower interest rates amid rising short-term yields and a widening spread between treasury bill yields and the policy rate.