Gold prices remained stable as U.S. inflation data showed easing pressures. However, Middle East conflict escalation drove oil prices higher, reviving energy cost concerns. U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, indicating subsiding inflation before recent events. Federal Reserve officials expressed determination to bring inflation down soon. China’s economy expanded at its slowest pace in over three years.
Motilal Oswal sees surging steel prices to offset cost inflation for metal majors. Here are its top stock picks
Motilal Oswal expects firm steel prices, lean inventories and resilient demand to support a shift toward pricing- and cost-led earnings growth for domestic steelmakers. The