Indian equities experienced a decline on Friday, mirroring Asian markets’ downward trend. Both Nifty and Sensex indices closed lower for a fifth consecutive week. Rising crude oil prices and US bond yields kept investors on edge throughout the trading session. Broader market indices also saw a dip, reflecting the overall market sentiment. Despite some recovery, the market’s fear gauge, VIX, increased significantly.
De-dollarisation and its impact on commodities and global trade
For decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade and commodity markets. Most commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, gold, industrial metals, and agricultural products,