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Gas market push: NSE in talks with IGX to launch Indian natural gas futures; aim to deepen price discovery and hedging

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is in discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, PTI reported.The proposed futures contract is expected to provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned with…

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Silver at record highs! Futures price hits Rs 2.42 lakh/kg; driven by global supply chain hit fears and Fed rate-cut hopes

Silver prices surged over 15 per cent last week to reach Rs 2.42 lakh per kg in the nation’s futures market. This rally was driven by strong industrial demand, expected US interest rate cuts in 2026, and concerns about supply disruptions. The price surge was mirrored globally, with silver reaching an all-time high of $79.70…

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Silver prices cross Rs 2 lakh mark! MCX Silver futures hit all-time high of Rs 2,00,362 per kg; what’s the outlook?

Market experts suggest that silver will achieve higher values. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices crossed the milestone of Rs 2 lakh per kg on Friday, driven by robust investor interest and favourable global market conditions. The white metal futures continued their upward trajectory for the fourth straight day, with March delivery contracts increasing…

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Silver price today: Silver futures touch new highs; cross Rs 1.85 lakh per kg mark as rupee goes past 90 mark versus dollar

The unprecedented decline in the rupee’s value against the US dollar contributed to the increased precious metal prices. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices continued to rally on Wednesday, with the precious metal hitting a new high of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram. This is an increase of Rs 3,126, whilst gold futures climbed to…

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US markets today: Wall Street edges higher on final trading day of November; CME outage halts futures briefly

US stocks opened with modest gains on Friday as Wall Street wrapped up the last trading session of November on a shortened post-Thanksgiving schedule.The S&P 500 rose 0.2 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 66 points, and the Nasdaq gained 0.4 per cent. Coinbase Global climbed 2.2 per cent as Bitcoin traded above…

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US stock market today: Wall Street futures dip as tech slide deepens; Nasdaq set for biggest weekly drop since March

US stock futures edged lower on Friday, setting the stage for a rough weekly finish as worries about economic slowdown and stretched valuations in the technology sector dampened investor sentiment.The three major indexes — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, are all on track for steep weekly declines. The Nasdaq, which tumbled…

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MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

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Global oil prices: Trump’s sanctions on Russian firms trigger sharp rise; Brent crude futures soar nearly 5%

Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday, triggered by America’s fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies.Brent crude futures jumped $3.03, or 4.94%, to $64.35 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.42, or 2.43%, to $59.92 after the settlement at 6 PM EDT (2200 GMT). Earlier, Brent had settled $1.27 higher at $62.59…

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How Trump’s $100K H-1B rule disrupts startups, AI talent, and international workers’ futures

The Trump administration’s recent mandate requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa is already sending shockwaves through America’s tech ecosystem. Designed to prioritize domestic workers and curb perceived exploitation by outsourcing firms, the policy is having an immediate impact on small businesses and venture-backed startups, raising questions about the future of innovation…

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