Gold prices declined over one percent in early Asian trade Monday. Oil prices jumped sharply, increasing inflation concerns and interest rate expectations. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone assaults in the Gulf region. Federal Reserve chair testimony and economic data will offer policy clues. Gold speculators reduced net long positions while China increased its reserves.
GAIL shares jump 4% as Q2 net profit rises over 8% to Rs 4,650 crore, revenue grows 17%
GAIL shares rose nearly 4% after the company reported strong second-quarter profit and revenue growth, supported by its gas marketing and transmission businesses. Investor sentiment
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