Stocks drop, volatility spikes as traders weigh Iran war risks

Stocks dropped Monday morning as traders weighed the market risks from an escalating conflict in the Middle East, with oil spiking and President Donald Trump saying the US and Israeli…

Bitcoin rebounds above $67,000 as investors dive back in despite Iran-US conflict — what’s driving the surge?

prices rebounded above the $69,000 level on Monday, paring sharp losses from a recent sell-off sparked by escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. After plunging toward the…

Captive, commercial coal mines produce 20.49 mt in February

Captive and commercial coal mines recorded coal production of 20.49 million tonnes (MT) in February, while dispatches reached 17.72 MT, an official statement said on Monday. For the financial year…

Vedanta declared preferred bidder for Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha

Vedanta Limited has been declared the “preferred bidder” for the Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Koraput, Odisha. This follows a competitive e-auction conducted by the Directorate of Mines and Geology, Government…

Gold, silver zoom as US-led Israel war on Iran rattles West Asia

Gold and silver prices gained in global and domestic markets on Monday as the US-backed Israel war with Iran revived haven demand. In the global market, gold topped $5,375 an…

Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold rises $187/oz; silver gains $4/oz as US-Iran conflict boosts safe-haven demand

Gold and silver prices traded with extended gains in Monday’s session, as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted the appeal of safe-haven assets, bringing the yellow metal within sight…

Rupee declines 52 paise vs dollar amid US-Israel joint attacks on Iran

The US-Israel joint attacks on Iran had its ripple impact on the rupee, which weakened below 91 to the dollar and touched a one-month low on Monday. The Indian unit…

Iran war isn’t a T-20 match, says Shankar Sharma after a kamikaze drone skims over his UAE villa

Ace investor Shankar Sharma had his first tryst with the fallout from the Iran war when a kamikaze or suicide drone skimmed over his villa in Ras Al-Khaimah, one of…

Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict

Major Wall Street stock indices opened sharply lower on Monday as investors braced for a protracted Middle East conflict. The downturn follows joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted in…

European gas futures jump 42% after Qatar halts LNG amid Middle East conflict

European natural gas futures are spiking 42 per cent in the wake of the shutdown of a major supplier of ship-born gas due to the fighting in the Middle East.…