Gold ETFs witnessed a record surge in net inflows of ₹68,867 crore in FY26, driven by geopolitical risks and stock market volatility. This exceptional growth, a 364% year-on-year jump, saw gold ETFs capture nearly 10% of total mutual fund inflows, significantly outperforming other categories like equity and debt.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
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