Gold prices have unexpectedly fallen despite escalating geopolitical tensions, a departure from their safe-haven status. A strong U.S. dollar, rising Treasury yields, and profit-taking after a prior rally are suppressing bullion. While the near-term outlook is choppy, long-term prospects remain constructive due to persistent geopolitical risks and inflation concerns.
HDFC Bank, SBI, other stocks jump up to 2%; Nifty Bank gains 560 points. What lies ahead?
Banking stocks rallied up to 2% on Wednesday, lifting the Nifty Bank index as investors positioned themselves ahead of a crucial round of Q1 earnings