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Asian shares advance, Australia slips as RBA rate decision awaited

European stocks touched an eight-month high on Monday, then reversed as trading wound down in the absence of US markets.

Sep 6, 2016

Saudi Arabia and Russia sign oil pact, could limit output in future

The announcement resulted in a spurt in oil prices as hopes emerged the two top producers would work to stem a global glut.

Sep 5, 2016

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Bharat bandh: Markets shrug off September 2 strike; Sensex, Nifty trade with minor gains

The Sept. 2 strike (Bharat bandh) did not impact stock markets; both BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty were in the green.

Sep 2, 2016

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Following the Bank of Englands rate cut on 4 August, 2016 demand for gold soared from people fearing lower returns on cash savings. But how exactly do you invest in the gold market?

Sep 1, 2016

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Sensex, NSE marginally up; auto stocks in focus ahead of August car sales data

The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty were trading with small gains on Thursday; auto stocks in limelight tracking August volume sales data.

Sep 1, 2016

Oil prices rebound on weaker dollar despite bigger-than-expected US stock build

A weaker dollar makes greenback-denominated commodities, including oil, cheaper for holders of other currencies.

Sep 1, 2016

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RBL Bank gains after listing at 22% premium; Sensex at new 52-week high

Private sector lender RBL Bank's initial public offering saw investors lapping up the offer in large numbers.

Aug 31, 2016

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Gold above two-month lows as dollar slip; U.S. jobs data in focus

Gold edged up from two-month lows hit in the previous session, as the dollar edged lower and investors waited for signs on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Aug 31, 2016

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RBL Bank IPO: Issue price fixed; listing of shares on Wednesday

Kolhapur-based RBL Bank saw its initial public offering (IPO) oversubscribed 69 times.

Aug 30, 2016

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Gold Bonds: RBI to make fifth issue of sovereign bonds from Sept. 1

The sovereign gold bonds scheme was launched in November 2015 by PM Modi; the fifth tranche opens next month.

Aug 30, 2016

Sensex hits new 52-week high tracking Asian, European stock markets

The 440-point BSE Sensex rally was led by Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL (India) and HDFC Bank.

Aug 30, 2016

Oil prices rise as dollar comes off two-week high

A weaker dollar makes oil purchases cheaper for buyers using other currencies, potentially spurring demand.

Aug 30, 2016

IT stocks fall on BSE, NSE; Wipro, Glaxo, Welspun hit new 52-week low

Shares of Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies were down on Monday; Welspun India hit new 52-week low on BSE.

Aug 29, 2016

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Oil prices fall on rising Iraq output, doubt over producer talks

Oil prices fell about 1 percent on Monday over Iraq's increased production; said it would only freeze output if its right to fully regain market share is recognized.

Aug 29, 2016