Gold and silver opened sharply lower on MCX Monday as soaring energy prices dampened hopes of near-term U.S. rate cuts. MCX April gold fell Rs 1,811 to Rs 1,56,655/10g, while May silver dropped Rs 4,335 to Rs 2,55,101/kg. Rising oil prices and inflation are keeping precious metals under pressure, with futures expected to weaken further amid geopolitical uncertainty.
US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants