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Gold surges Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,41,500 per 10g in Delhi on firm global cues

New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) Rising for the fourth straight day, the gold price on Tuesday jumped by Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,41,500 per 10 grams, tracking firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Monday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,40,400 per 10 grams. Gold prices in the national capital increased by Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,41,500 per 10 grams, the All India Sarafa Association said. “Gold extended its gains on Tuesday, supported by a softer US dollar and dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials, which reinforced market expectations for

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.18 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 6 (PTI) The rupee snapped the four-day losing streak and appreciated 12 paise to settle at 90.18 (provisional) against the American currency on Tuesday, tracking a decline in the US dollar index. Forex traders said weak domestic equity markets and geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela capped sharp gains for the domestic unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.22 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 90.08-90.25 before settling at 90.18 (provisional), up 12 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee closed 10 paise lower at 90.30 against

Sensex, Nifty log losses for 2nd day on geopolitical concerns, renewed US tariff hike threats

Mumbai, Jan 6 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking intense selling pressure in market heavyweights Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank amid geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about potential US tariff hikes. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 376.28 points, or 0.44 per cent, to settle at 85,063.34. During the day, it tanked 539.52 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 84,900.10. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 71.60 points, or 0.27 per cent, to end at 26,178.70. “Domestic equities experienced a correction led by large-cap stocks, with selling in heavyweights like Reliance Industries

Earthquake shakes western Japan but causes no major damage or tsunami

TOKYO, January 6, 2026 (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were reported. The magnitude 6.4 quake struck in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. There was no risk of a tsunami from the inland quake centered about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep. The prefectural capital of Matsue and nearby cities, including some in neighboring Tottori prefecture, were among the most strongly shaken. Local fire departments received several reports of minor injuries, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Shinkansen bullet trains were suspended

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