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Why Does Gold Remain the Ultimate Safe-Haven Asset During Uncertain Times?

Dividends and stock splits: IRCTC, BEML among 150+ stocks with record dates this week. Check full list

More than 150 companies have fixed record dates for dividends and stock splits between September 21 and September 25. IRCTC, BEML, Hindustan Copper, Cochin Shipyard and others feature among the stocks with corporate actions scheduled this week.

Snowline Gold: Valley’s Early Ounces Strengthen The Financing Case (OTCMKTS:SNWGF)

Snowline’s early Valley cash flows and strengthened treasury could improve financing terms, limit dilution, and unlock value. Click for more on the SNWGF stock.

TN CM Vijay to launch gold ring scheme for newborns on Sep 28

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch a gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28, benefiting mothers in state-run hospitals.

Silver May Soar Back To All-Time High In First Quarter Of 2026

Nice Timing: US Removes Venezuela from List of Countries Failing to Combat Drug Trafficking Two Weeks After Historic Oil “Deal”

Smoke and mirrors on a Trumpian scale.

Bond yields could rise to 7.5% on crude, inflation pressures

Domestic bond yields may rise as much as forty-five basis points. Elevated crude prices and rising inflation expectations weigh on sentiment. The Reserve Bank of India's open market operation sales will increase bond supply. This action drains surplus liquidity from the financial system. Bond traders anticipate yields could reach around seven point five zero percent.

Why Are Central Banks Moving Their Gold Reserves

On 2 September, De Nederlandsche Bank announced that it had transferred approximately 86t of gold from New York and Ottawa to London. Read more here.

Are Brazil's critical minerals next in line for Trump's quest to commandeer resources?

The extraordinary oil deal with Venezuela forged in August—in which the United States gains access to about 20 percent of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, secured by a puppet government beholden to President Donald Trump—has sparked a flurry of commentary focused on its clear violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.

Japan's Oil Supply Stable Amid Middle East Tensions

On September 14, 2026, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Akizawa Ryozo, addressed reporters in Tokyo, stating that despite ongoing conflicts in t

Mako Mining: Record Gold Sales, Lower Profits, And I'm Still Buying (NASDAQ:MAKO)

Mako Mining: Buy rating with a $13 target (27.7% upside). Click for more on MAKO stock.

What Could Crude Oil Above $108 Mean For India And The Stock Market?

East-West Pipeline shut down after attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions came under multiple attacks on Thursday morning.

Champion goes for gold with Kubota

Champion Hire has marked the purchase of its 100th Kubota U27-4 excavator, delivered with a gold detailed paint job, through BTE Plant Sales.

Brent crude oil price stays above $100 as US-Iran tensions escalate

Brent crude oil price, futures remained above $100 a barrel on Thursday morning due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran in West Asia.

Gold prices dip to Rs 1.53 lakh, silver falls Rs 1,500/kg ahead of US inflation data. What should you do?

Gold and silver prices fell on MCX, with silver declining Rs 1,500 per kg and gold slipping to Rs 1.53 lakh ahead of key US inflation data. With rate-hike expectations elevated and geopolitical tensions adding volatility, analysts expect precious metals to remain choppy and recommend booking profits on existing positions.

Best of BS Opinion: India must again prepare for higher oil prices

Today's opinions examine rising oil risks, the balance between pharmaceutical innovation and affordability, Karnataka's uneven growth, women-focused welfare and misinformation

St Barbara to Sell New Simberi Gold Project to China’s Lingbao Group

St Barbara to sell New Simberi to Lingbao for $453m; unlocks value via royalties, plus potential dividend; focus shifts to Touquoy, Nova Scotia.

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.

Govt backing flex-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending, says advisor to PM Tarun Kapoor

The government is supporting flexi-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending in petrol. This initiative aims to reduce crude oil imports and enhance energy security. New dispensing stations will be established across India over the next two years. Automobile companies are preparing to introduce flexi-fuel vehicles to the market. This move is critical amid global energy supply disruptions and rising oil prices.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Stocks face an uphill climb against $100 oil. Plus, it's iPhone launch day.

Rupee slump to 95.1/$ as oil climbs past $100, RBI taps swaps to drain excess cash

Rupee fell past the key 95-per-dollar mark on Wednesday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East put ‌oil prices back on the boil, prompting likely central bank intervention to limit the ⁠South Asian currency’s losses.

Brent crude crosses $99 amid supply concerns

Oil prices rose today, Sept. 9, posting gains for the fourth consecutive session, following renewed military attacks in the Middle East that raised co

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Destroys Iranian Tankers; China Inflation Beats Estimates

Global energy markets reacted sharply on Wednesday as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude futures extended gains for a fourth consecutive session.

Global Market Today: Asian chip stocks rise, oil climbs towards $100

Asian chip stocks experienced a remarkable uptick, fueled by lingering investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technologies. As Middle Eastern conflicts intensify, Brent crude oil prices are edging closer to the $100 per barrel mark. The Kospi index in South Korea gained one percent, largely due to gains from major chip firms. Market participants are eagerly anticipating US consumer price data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions.

Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies,

Stocks in news: Swiggy, M&M, REC, Adani Power and Bajaj Finserv

Indian stock markets closed lower on Monday, extending their losing streak for four weeks. Investor sentiment remained subdued due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Swiggy announced a stake sale in Lynks Logistics for approximately $52.4 million. Mahindra & Mahindra maintained its leadership in the domestic tractor market by volume. REC issued India's first pilot tokenized corporate bonds, receiving strong investor interest.

Market Open: Rising oil prices putting pressure on ASX this morning

Rising Middle East tensions are putting pressure on world markets with the ASX forecast to open lower this morning.

The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the world

Climate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instability worldwide. Droughts and extreme weather are reducing food production in vulnerable regions. New farmland gains can also create competition and disputes over ownership. Strong institutions are crucial for managing these resource-driven societal pressures.

Copper Prices Surge to Record High Amid Tariff Speculations

On September 07, 2026, copper prices have reached record highs in London, driven by speculation surrounding U.S. President Trump's plans to expand tariffs to re