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The commodities market today is driven by easing recession fears and strong US retail data. On Thursday, the 10-year yield rose to 3.921%, the dollar index rose to 103.03, the US crude bounced back over 1%, while gold rose 0.3% to $2,455.79/ounce.
US Treasury Yields Rise on Strong Retail Data: US Treasury yields jumped on Thursday after July retail sales exceeded expectations. The 10-year Treasury note yield increased by nearly 10 basis points, reaching 3.921%.
Dollar Strengthens, Higher from 8-month Low: The dollar index climbed 0.42% to 103.03, moving away from its recent eight-month low of 102.15. This rise was fueled by US economic data that eased recession concerns and lowered expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts.
Oil Prices Rebound as Recession Fears Ease: US crude oil futures bounced back over 1% on Thursday, closing above $78 per barrel, as reduced recession fears ended a two-day losing streak. Brent crude's October contract rose 1.6% to $81.04 per barrel.
Gold Gains Reduced by Strong Dollar and Yields: Gold prices pared gains on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields rose following stronger-than-expected US economic data. Spot gold inched up 0.3% to $2,455.79.
The day’s rate of Gold, Silver, Natural Gas, Crude Oil (Brent), Crude Oil (WTI)
Name | LTP | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
GOLD | ₹70,448.00 | +290.00 | +0.41 |
SILVER | ₹80,842.00 | +332.00 | +0.41 |
COPPER | ₹788.10 | +3.10 | +0.39 |
CRUDE OIL | ₹6,579.00 | -144.00 | -2.14 |
NATURAL GAS | ₹180.40 | -3.40 | -1.85 |
Note: Stats/Prices updated as of August 16, 2024, at 9:06 AM.
Source: Moneycontrol
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