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Ceasefire lifts Gulf oil hopes as dollar slides on US Iran talks focus

Ceasefire lifts Gulf oil hopes as dollar slides on US Iran talks focus

A Gulf ceasefire has helped resume oil shipping and ease fears of escalation with Iran, pushing investors to move away from safe-haven assets. As the dollar weakens, demand shifts toward currencies like the euro and sterling, signaling changing expectations ahead of US-Iran talks and renewed attention to regional risk.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Metals surge in 2025 as dollar slides and supply tightens for gold silver platinum copper

Metals surge in 2025 as dollar slides and supply tightens for gold silver platinum copper

Metals are powering through 2025 as tightening supply meets steady industrial demand and a structurally weakening U.S. dollar. Gold, silver, and platinum are getting a boost as safe-haven favorites, while copper, zinc, and aluminium gain momentum from green economy growth. Shrinking inventories and a more dovish Fed keep the metals outlook bullish even as the dollar faces mounting pressures.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Gold and silver ETF surge up to 11% as dollar slips and oil cools

Gold and silver ETF surge up to 11% as dollar slips and oil cools

Gold and silver ETFs surged on Wednesday, propelled by a softer US dollar and easing inflation worries as oil prices eased. Some silver ETFs climbed as much as 11%, making the move a potential accumulation window for long-term investors. With geopolitical risks and gold’s inflation-hedge appeal still in play, investors are weighing whether the rally is a fresh entry point.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Gold slips as stronger dollar and US Iran tensions lift oil and inflation fears

Gold slips as stronger dollar and US Iran tensions lift oil and inflation fears

Gold fell sharply on Monday as the US dollar strengthened, making the metal costlier for buyers using other currencies. The move came alongside a jump in oil prices driven by renewed US-Iran tensions, reviving inflation concerns. In India, demand stayed muted because of high prices, while other precious metals also declined.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
RBI bans rupee NDF forwards and shifts FX trading offshore to defend the rupee

RBI bans rupee NDF forwards and shifts FX trading offshore to defend the rupee

The Reserve Bank of India has banned banks from offering or rebooking rupee non-deliverable forward contracts, a move expected to widen the gap between domestic and overseas FX pricing. With the restriction in place, banks are reportedly selling dollars locally while buying them abroad. RBI says the goal is to curb speculative activity and bolster the rupee against the US dollar.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Dollar hits week high as traders doubt Iran ceasefire and weigh Fed nominee signals

Dollar hits week high as traders doubt Iran ceasefire and weigh Fed nominee signals

The dollar climbed to a week high as markets questioned the durability of an Iran ceasefire and reassessed US policy expectations. Traders parsed comments from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh as slightly hawkish, while upbeat retail sales data boosted confidence in the US economy—together steering currency sentiment higher for the greenback.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Can India US trade deal halt the rupee slide as markets watch foreign inflows

Can India US trade deal halt the rupee slide as markets watch foreign inflows

The rupee has bounced about 1.75% versus the dollar in the 10 days after the US trade deal news, offering brief relief to currency watchers. Still, economists caution that the medium to long-term trend will depend less on trade headlines and more on foreign fund flows into Indian markets, which can quickly outweigh trade optimism.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Dollar confidence shaken as Fed signals possible cuts amid jobs slump and ballooning deficits

Dollar confidence shaken as Fed signals possible cuts amid jobs slump and ballooning deficits

The Federal Reserve’s careful stance on tariffs is evolving into stronger signals of potential rate cuts as growth slows, hiring weakens, and public debt spirals. At the same time, political interference and mounting fiscal strain could further weaken dollar strength, fueling fears that currency weakness may last longer than traders expect.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India forex reserves slip from record high as rupee swings widen sharply

India forex reserves slip from record high as rupee swings widen sharply

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $646.67 billion, down about $2 billion from a previous record high, ending a three-week growth run. The dip coincides with sharp rupee volatility, with the currency oscillating between roughly 83.03 and 83.36 per dollar during the reported period, highlighting pressure even as reserves remain near peaks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Gold and silver ETF prices tumble up to 5%—buy the dip or wait

Gold and silver ETF prices tumble up to 5%—buy the dip or wait

Gold and silver ETFs dropped as much as 5% even as MCX prices bounced back, helped by a weaker dollar and easing geopolitical stress. Analysts point to rising yields and traders locking in gains as key drivers. While caution remains, experts suggest staggered investing through SIPs to potentially benefit from dips, backed by solid medium-term demand fundamentals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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