Gold prices saw an increase on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. These geopolitical events fueled energy prices and inflation concerns, impacting market sentiment. Higher inflation fears reinforced expectations of potential U.S. interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. While gold is a hedge against inflation, higher rates typically pressure the non-yielding metal. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also experienced weekly losses.
FIIs increase stake: 11 Nifty stocks rally up to 50% in FY27 so far
Foreign institutional investors raised their stakes in 19 Nifty 50 companies in the September 2026 quarter. Of these, 11 stocks have gained 10% to 50%