Gold prices declined over one percent in early Asian trade Monday. Oil prices jumped sharply, increasing inflation concerns and interest rate expectations. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone assaults in the Gulf region. Federal Reserve chair testimony and economic data will offer policy clues. Gold speculators reduced net long positions while China increased its reserves.
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