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More than 100 days into the Middle East crisis, the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s biggest shipping question mark. Iran has now signalled that the strategic waterway will reopen, but not quite as before.According to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, the route will operate under new conditions set by Iranian and Omani authorities, including fees…

Technically, gold is approaching an important support cluster between ₹153,500 and ₹154,500. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be volatile amid geopolitical developments, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices remained under pressure during the week, extending their corrective phase after failing to sustain…

By Dipti DeshpandeThe Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its June policy review unanimously decided to leave policy rates unchanged and retain a neutral policy stance – an outcome that was largely expected. At 5.25%, the repo rate remains below its decadal average and the levels seen in fiscal 2014 when the…

Jigar Trivedi of IndusInd Securities believes MCX Gold August futures could remain weak in the near term due to subdued global market sentiment. According to him, prices may drift towards the Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams level, while Rs 1,56,000 per 10 grams is likely to be an important resistance point for intraday traders to…

Rupee began the week on a negative note, with market sentiment weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. On Monday, the domestic currency opened at 95.35 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market, slipping 17 paise from its previous close of 95.18.The decline comes after…

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia intensified further as military activity between Israel and Iran continued. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in opening trade on Monday, with benchmark indices extending losses as weak global cues, relentless foreign investor selling and rising geopolitical concerns dented market sentiment.The broad sell-off erased more…

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Shriram Finance, Cummins India are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended for the week starting June 8, 2026. The brokerage has also shared target levels and possible upside. Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Shriram Finance 923…

Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Titan with the target price at Rs 5,182. Analysts projected a 19% annual jewellery revenue growth for Titan through FY30. The company is aiming to increase market share from 8.5% to 11%. Its gold exchange programs now drive about 50% of the revenue, and despite stricter import documentation,…

The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices, disrupts key flight routes and strains airline operations worldwide.The International Air Transport Association said on Sunday that it now expects the industry to…

OPEC+ on Sunday agreed to a fourth consecutive increase in oil production targets, even as the ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to restrict exports from several member countries and disrupt global energy supplies, Reuters reported.Seven core members of OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, decided to raise…