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Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.

Asian markets saw a downturn Friday, with investor enthusiasm for AI stocks waning due to inflation worries, high oil prices, and Middle East tensions. Despite this, Wall Street reached new peaks overnight, buoyed by tech gains and strong corporate earnings. Investors are closely watching US-China trade talks for any significant breakthroughs.

US stocks edged higher, nearing record highs as easing bond market pressure and strong corporate earnings bolstered investor sentiment. Treasury yields slightly retreated, offering relief from rising borrowing costs. Oil prices also declined, though gasoline prices continued to climb. Investor focus now shifts to Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.

Stock markets surged on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty crossing significant milestones. Easing West Asian tensions and falling crude oil prices fueled investor optimism, particularly after US President Trump indicated a deal with Iran was largely negotiated. Banking stocks led the rally, while global markets also saw gains.

Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan's Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea's Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.

Gold price prediction today: For both gold and silver prices, the near-term outlook remains weak, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

US stocks retreated on Tuesday as rising oil prices and sticky inflation cooled Wall Street's rally. Technology shares, particularly AI-linked companies, led the decline. Concerns over the Iran conflict and its impact on crude supplies fueled inflation worries, strengthening expectations of prolonged elevated interest rates.

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Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are unlikely to rise too much unless crude oil prices come down for a longer term duration, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

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