Welcome to Mint live blog. Track this space for latest news and updates on stock markets. Gold traded little changed as gains in equities on optimism over a reopening global economy offset support from a softer dollar and lingering tensions over Hong Kong and Venezuela.
Spot gold was flat at $1,729.83 per ounce by 1253 GMT. US gold futures were down 0.2% to $1,732.10. Oil prices rose on clear signs that producers are sticking to commitments to cut crude supply as more cars get back on the road with coronavirus lockdowns easing around the world.
The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 2.3%, or 75 cents, to $34.00. Brent crude futures inched up 0.7%, or 23 cents, to $35.76, adding to a 1.1% gain on Monday in thin holiday