on May 18, 2026 at 8:42 pm Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold rebounds $27/oz, silver gains $1/oz as bond yields stabilise​

Precious metals recovered on 18 May as bond yields stabilised, with gold futures rising by $27 and silver futures by $1.08. Elevated tensions in the Middle East have kept crude oil prices high, while upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes may influence the direction of precious metals.

Precious metals recovered on 18 May as bond yields stabilised, with gold futures rising by $27 and silver futures by $1.08. Elevated tensions in the Middle East have kept crude oil prices high, while upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes may influence the direction of precious metals.

on May 18, 2026 at 8:25 pm High equity taxes dampen market sentiment amid FII outflows, West Asia war: What should investors do?​

High equity taxes, alongside foreign institutional investor outflows, geopolitical tensions, and elevated oil prices, weigh on market sentiment and returns, prompting debate over investment flows and policy tweaks. 

High equity taxes, alongside foreign institutional investor outflows, geopolitical tensions, and elevated oil prices, weigh on market sentiment and returns, prompting debate over investment flows and policy tweaks. 

on May 18, 2026 at 6:47 am VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM today. Full list of 20 ministers in UDF government​

The swearing-in will be held at the Central Stadium in the Kerala state capital at 10 am today. Satheesan met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Sunday and submitted the list of ministers to be sworn in along with him.

The swearing-in will be held at the Central Stadium in the Kerala state capital at 10 am today. Satheesan met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Sunday and submitted the list of ministers to be sworn in along with him.

on May 18, 2026 at 6:37 am Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 18 May 2026​

The Indian stock market ended Friday’s session on a higher note. Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking recommends five breakout stocks to buy today.

The Indian stock market ended Friday’s session on a higher note. Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking recommends five breakout stocks to buy today.

on May 18, 2026 at 6:36 am Korean Stocks Near Correction as Higher Yields Hurt Risk Demand​

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index fell, as rising bond yields threaten the world’s hottest stock rally driven by artificial intelligence.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index fell, as rising bond yields threaten the world’s hottest stock rally driven by artificial intelligence.

on May 18, 2026 at 6:32 am China Swap Connect Trading Volume Heads Toward 1 Trillion Yuan​

Trading volumes through China’s Swap Connect are poised to accelerate as a growing appetite for yuan debt drives a surge in hedging demand, according to strategists.

Trading volumes through China’s Swap Connect are poised to accelerate as a growing appetite for yuan debt drives a surge in hedging demand, according to strategists.