Gold under pressure as Fed signals spark volatility. Should traders be concerned?

Gold prices slipped ₹305 to ₹1,21,203 per 10 grams on Friday after recent gains, as traders reassessed hopes for a December Fed rate cut following Powell’s hawkish comments. Silver also declined ₹787 to ₹1,48,053 per kg. Globally, gold remained on track for a third straight monthly rise, supported by bargain buying and rate-cut expectations.

Bandhan Bank shares fall 6% after Q2 PAT plunges 88% YoY to Rs 110 crore

Bandhan Bank shares dropped nearly 6% after the lender reported an 88% year-on-year fall in Q2FY26 profit to Rs 110 crore. Weak net interest income, lower margins, and rising credit costs weighed on earnings, even as advances and deposits grew. Asset quality slightly deteriorated, with GNPA rising to 5% and NIM slipping to 5.8%.