Gold and silver prices increased for the second day, aided by a weaker US dollar. Gold rose to $4,111, despite continuing a decline, while silver reached $59.53. Both metals are on track for significant weekly losses as gold's June decline reaches 11%.

Brent crude prices plummeted to $72 as supply concerns eased with resumed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The weekly decline reaches 10%, while June losses hit 20%, reflecting the impact of improved stability in Middle Eastern oil exports.

A potential delay in OpenAI's IPO has triggered selling in global technology stocks, impacting major players like SoftBank. As concerns over AI investment returns grow, investors are increasingly selective in their stock choices, marking a shift in sentiment within the technology sector.

BEML Ltd. secured a $5.35 million export order, raising its contract total to $41.73 million. The company's international order book reached $112.35 million. Despite record revenue, net profit declined. Shares have fluctuated since 2024, currently down 36% from a peak.

Big tech stocks could turn more attractive in the artificial intelligence trade as chipmakers show continued volatility, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategist Christian Mueller-Glissmann.