On Friday, Indian stock exchanges experienced a downturn as investors opted to trim their portfolios ahead of the weekend break. Meanwhile, bullion markets thrived, with gold and silver prices hitting unprecedented levels, marking a continued upward trend. Global trading activity remained lukewarm, reflecting the seasonal slowdown due to year-end festivities.
Decoding gold rally: Why yellow metal surged 15% in one month and should bullion be in your portfolio?
Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buying, expectations