Asian shares fell as Wall Street traders held back on big bets before Friday’s US jobs report. US contracts slipped, and key data from China expected Thursday. Investors focus on payrolls and Federal Reserve’s stance. US stock markets will close on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter. Rising bond yields and potential market volatility ahead.
Fragile US-Iran talks: Gold rises to Rs 1.53 lakh; silver jumps nearly Rs 10,000. What’s next?
Gold and silver prices surged in India, tracking global trends, weaker dollar, and US-Iran dialogue hopes. Gold rose 1% while silver jumped 4%, amid thin