Gold and silver prices on the MCX opened lower on Tuesday as renewed U.S. strikes in Iran pushed oil prices higher, fueling concerns over sticky inflation and prolonged elevated interest rates. The weakness followed U.S. military strikes on targets in southern Iran, including missile launch sites and boats allegedly involved in laying mines, aimed at safeguarding American troops from Iranian threats.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK