Global oil prices climbed after the United States launched new military strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold fell by Rs 900 per tola and silver by Rs 55 per tola on Wednesday, continuing the downward trend in Nepal's bullion market.
Nepal Rastra Bank has increased the ceilings for margin lending and personal overdraft loans while introducing new measures to strengthen banks' capital management.

Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says the government will begin upgrading one-lane roads to two lanes this fiscal year while accelerating stalled projects and investing heavily in road safety.
Nepal Rastra Bank has introduced new measures to simplify small business lending and align agricultural loan repayments with farmers' harvest cycles.
The Nepal Stock Exchange bounced back on Tuesday, climbing nearly 1% after the previous session’s decline, with trading turnover exceeding Rs 4.40 billion.
Nepal Rastra Bank has introduced its monetary policy for FY 2083/84, focusing on supporting economic growth, maintaining price stability, and strengthening financial sector resilience.

Golyan Group has advanced the licensing process for its 306 MW Upper Mugu Hydropower Project, marking another major step in expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Nepal.
Nepal Rastra Bank’s annual monetary policy review says inflation remained under control and foreign exchange reserves stayed strong, but sluggish domestic demand and weak private sector confidence continue to weigh on credit growth.
ADB President Masato Kanda has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to Nepal, announcing an additional $2.4 billion in support through 2029 following a meeting with Prime Minister Balen Shah.
Investors have until today to apply for Prime Commercial Bank’s 10-year debenture offering a 6.25% annual interest rate, with a total issue size of Rs 3 billion.
The state-owned bank has introduced a digital loan application system to simplify borrowing and improve transparency under the government's governance reform agenda.