World shares start sluggishly, yen resumes decline

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 07:41

Asian markets got the new year off to a sluggish start as Chinese economic data disappointed ahead of a raft of reports on global manufacturing due out through the session.

Gold price at $1,200/oz, set for worst annual fall in 32 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 17:54

Gold has fallen 28 percent this year, putting an end to 12 straight years of growth.

Wall Street gains on GDP data; on track for strong week

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 01:39

US stocks rose on Friday, putting the S&P 500 on track for its best week in five months, as unexpectedly strong data on economic growth increased confidence that the recovery was accelerating.

Oil mixed in Asia on oversupply, Fed tapering concerns

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 09:49

Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade today as dealers worried about a global oversupply in crude, while speculation the US Federal Reserve will soon scale back its stimulus programme also weighed.

Gopalakrishnan pitches for passage of key economic bills

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 16:26

GDP growth in the second quarter of the fiscal improved to 4.8 percent from 4.4 percent in the preceding three months.

Gold price rebounds by Rs 265 to Rs 30,900 per 10 gms

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 19:03

Gold prices climbed by Rs 265 to finish at Rs 30,900 per 10 grams at Mumbai bullion market Wednesday from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 30,635.

Markets may remain volatile on derivatives expiry, eco growth data

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 13:05

Stock markets may remain volatile this week as investors churn portfolios ahead of the monthly derivatives contract expiry on Thursday and announcement of second quarter economic growth data on Friday, experts said.

Gold price suffers worst weekly loss in two months on Fed uncertainty

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:35

Gold notched a 3.7 percent weekly drop, while silver also posted its biggest losses since mid-September, down 4.5 percent.

Gold price set for biggest weekly loss in 2 months on stimulus fears

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 12:39

Gold and silver were both on track for a near 4-percent weekly drop.

Dollar dips VS euro on poor US economic data

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10:34

The dollar weakened against the euro Friday after a batch of lackluster US economic data bolstered Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen`s support of easy money.

Gold inches down on investor caution before ECB, US data

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 18:25

Gold edged lower on Thursday, hit by concern over the possible outcome of a European Central Bank meeting and a batch US economic data which could give clues on when the Federal Reserve will begin rolling back its monetary stimulus.

Dow, S&P 500 down after 2-day winning streak; Tesla plunges on outlook

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:09

The Dow and the S&P 500 ended lower on Tuesday following two sessions of gains as investors weighed the implications of strong economic data for the path of monetary policy over the next several months.