Gold drops as traders reassess US-Venezuela relations

Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters ​Gold prices fell on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) as a stronger dollar ‌and investors reassessing the recent developments in the ​U.S. Venezuela situation weighed on the metal. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $4,461.51 per ounce, as of 1001 GMT, after briefly touching a more…

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Stock markets decline in morning trade on geopolitical concerns, renewed tariff hike threats

Titan, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Reliance Industries were among the gainers on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) after the markets opened. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) as geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about potential U.S. tariff hikes weighed on…

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Rupee extends fall for fourth straight session; ends 8 paise lower at 90.28 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Indian stayed weak for the fourth straight session and closed 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (January 5, 2026), weighed down by a firm American currency and subdued equity market sentiment. Forex traders said that the renewed geopolitical…

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