National News
Forex reserves jump USD 4.5 bn to USD 690.61 bn on rise in gold assets
India’s forex reserves jumped by USD 4.553 billion to USD 690.617 billion for the week ended May 9 on the back of a steep increase in gold assets, In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by USD 2.065 billion to USD 686.064 billion. The forex reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in end-September 2024.
For the week ended May 9, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, Increased by USD 196 million to USD 581.373 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.
Gold reserves jumped by USD 4.518 billion to USD 86.337 billion during the week, the RBI said.The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were down by USD 26 million to USD 18.532 billion, the apex bank said.
National News
Gold and Silver Prices Drop Post-Dussehra On Stronger US Dollar
Precious Metals Dip On Strengthening US Dollar, Persistent Global Inflation Concerns, and Shifting Interest Rate Expectations —
Gold and silver prices opened lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday following the Dussehra festival, pulled down by a strengthening US dollar, persistent global inflation concerns, and shifting interest rate expectations from the US Federal Reserve.
Gold futures fell by Rs 223 to trade at Rs 1,46,296 per 10 grams on the MCX, mirroring weak sentiment across overseas bullion markets. Silver experienced a sharper decline, tumbling by Rs 1,373 to trade at Rs 2,10,112 per kilogram.
Market Summary
Gold (MCX): Down Rs 223 at Rs 1,46,296 per 10 grams.Silver (MCX): Down Rs 1,373 at Rs 2,10,112 per kilogram.
Global Benchmark: Both metals traded weaker across international exchanges as the US dollar gained strength.
Primary Drivers: A firm US dollar index, sticky global inflation concerns, and hawkish signals surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory continue to exert downward pressure on precious metal valuations post-festive demand.
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