Saturday, March 14
Gold and silver futures opened slightly lower on the MCX on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. macroeconomic data that could offer signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. The January jobs report, due on Wednesday, is expected to provide insights into labour market trends, while the latest inflation data scheduled for Friday will be closely tracked for further policy cues.In today’s session, MCX silver futures for March 5, 2026 declined 2%, down Rs 4,905 to Rs 2,57,715 per kg. Gold futures for April 2, 2026 delivery were lower by Rs 2,005, or 2%, at Rs 1,56,001 per 10 grams.In international commodity markets, gold and silver edged marginally lower. Spot gold fell 0.36% to $5,066.56 per ounce after rising 2% in the previous session amid a weaker d
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% US tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on Monday, granting exemptions for some textiles and garments manufactured with US material.Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor heading Bangladesh's interim government, said Washington had "committed to establishing a mechanism for certain textile and apparel goods from Bangladesh using US-produced cotton and man-made fiber to receive zero reciprocal tariff in (the) US market."The White House said Bangladesh had agreed to provide significant preferential market access for US industrial and agricultural goods, including chemicals, medical devices, machinery and motor vehicles and parts, soy products and dairy goods, beef, poultry, tree nuts and fruit.Bangladesh will also ease
