President-elect Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China on his first day in office, triggering market reactions. The dollar rallied, while Asian and European markets declined. Experts offered mixed views, some seeing it as a negotiating tactic, others expressing skepticism about its effectiveness.
Gold loan stocks rally after RBI hikes loan-to-value ratio limit and eases small loan norms
Gold loan stocks surged 2–7% after RBI raised the LTV ratio on loans under ₹2.5 lakh to 85%. Simplified norms reduce compliance burden, aiding lenders