Gold and silver prices remained under pressure on May 18 as stronger US inflation data, rising Treasury yields, and a firm US dollar weighed on bullion sentiment. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and upcoming Donald Trump-Xi Jinping talks kept safe-haven demand alive. Domestic MCX gold and silver futures also declined sharply amid India’s stricter import restrictions and higher duties on precious metals.
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Spot gold was up 0.1% at $2,795.92 an ounce, up almost 1% for the week. Prices reached an all-time high of $2,799.71 earlier in the session.
Spot gold was barely changed at $2,671.79 per ounce. At $2,774.50, U.S. gold futures increased by 0.2%.
Spot gold remained stable at $2,765.35 an ounce. At $2,772.10, U.S. gold futures increased by 0.2%.
As Trump starts his second term, investors will also pay attention to any indications about future policy choices
In their meeting on January 28 and 29, U.S. Fed policymakers are anticipated to maintain rates in the present range of 4.25% to 4.50%.
Spot gold gained more than 2% this week and increased by 0.2% to $2,760.40 an ounce. At $2,767.60, U.S. gold futures increased 0.1%.
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff on May 29, 2026, as weak monsoon forecasts, continued FII selling, geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace deal, and late-session profit booking dragged benchmark indices sharply lower. Sensex fell over 1,092 points, while Nifty declined 1.5%, with IT emerging as the only sectoral gainer amid broad-based weakness across the market.
MSCI's latest index rebalancing is expected to drive significant passive fund flows across Indian equities. Federal Bank, MCX, NALCO and Indian Bank emerge as key beneficiaries, while Hyundai Motor India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kalyan Jewellers and RVNL face selling pressure due to exclusions.
Benchmark indices ended range-bound on May 27, 2026, with Nifty and Sensex closing marginally lower amid profit booking, geopolitical concerns, and weakness in financial stocks led by HDFC Bank. Strong gains in metal, media, energy, and auto stocks helped limit market losses despite cautious investor sentiment.
Taiwan has surpassed India in stock market capitalization, driven by the AI-led surge in semiconductor giant TSMC. Investors are increasingly favoring chip manufacturing economies like Taiwan and South Korea over broader consumption-driven emerging markets.
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff on May 29, 2026, as weak monsoon forecasts, continued FII selling, geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace deal, and late-session profit booking dragged benchmark indices sharply lower. Sensex fell over 1,092 points, while Nifty declined 1.5%, with IT emerging as the only sectoral gainer amid broad-based weakness across the market.
MSCI's latest index rebalancing is expected to drive significant passive fund flows across Indian equities. Federal Bank, MCX, NALCO and Indian Bank emerge as key beneficiaries, while Hyundai Motor India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kalyan Jewellers and RVNL face selling pressure due to exclusions.
Benchmark indices ended range-bound on May 27, 2026, with Nifty and Sensex closing marginally lower amid profit booking, geopolitical concerns, and weakness in financial stocks led by HDFC Bank. Strong gains in metal, media, energy, and auto stocks helped limit market losses despite cautious investor sentiment.
Taiwan has surpassed India in stock market capitalization, driven by the AI-led surge in semiconductor giant TSMC. Investors are increasingly favoring chip manufacturing economies like Taiwan and South Korea over broader consumption-driven emerging markets.
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