Gold prices saw a slight increase on Thursday, influenced by a weakening dollar as investors closely watched the high-stakes meetings between U.S. President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, U.S. producer prices surged, signaling accelerating inflation, while gold discounts in India reached a record high amid weak demand.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong