Gold slips as Fed rate-hike expectations buoy dollar

Gold prices dipped on Wednesday, reaching their lowest point since June 11, as a stronger dollar, fueled by anticipated U.S. interest rate hikes, made the precious metal pricier for international buyers. Investors are also weighing mixed signals from U.S.-Iran peace talks, adding to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, Dubai’s commodities exchange is set to launch a new…

India swings to premium on price retreat; China demand muted

Indian gold markets are seeing a premium return after a price dip, with buyers cautiously re-entering despite affordability concerns. This revival is fueled by falling international prices and a strengthening rupee. Meanwhile, China’s physical demand for gold has noticeably weakened, with jewellery sales and household caution impacting the market, though the central bank continues its…

Global Market Today: Asia stocks rebound from tech selloff, Kospi jumps

Asian markets saw a cautious rebound Wednesday after a significant tech-led global selloff, reigniting worries about the AI rally’s sustainability. South Korea’s Kospi surged, led by Samsung Electronics, following a steep decline. Investors now keenly await Micron Technology’s results for clues on AI infrastructure demand, with some strategists predicting further downside for the semiconductor sector….