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Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in Asian markets amid expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Asian Paints, NTPC, and Bajaj Finance led Sensex gains, while FIIs offloaded Rs 1,508.53 crore in equities.

Gold surged to a record ₹1.27 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, tracking global gains as US-China tensions and hopes of Fed rate cuts boosted safe-haven demand. Silver also rose, while global gold hit near-record highs.

Gold and silver prices eased in early trade Thursday on the MCX as investors booked profits after record highs. December gold futures slipped 0.34% to ₹1,22,789 per 10g, while silver dropped 0.75% to ₹1,48,738 per kg amid global cues.

Gold prices breached $4,000 per ounce globally and ₹1.22 lakh per 10 grams in India, hitting record highs amid global uncertainty and rate cut speculation. Analysts expect the rally to continue if geopolitical tensions and economic concerns persist.

Gold prices hit record highs on MCX amid US economic uncertainty, government shutdown fears, and expectations of further Fed rate cuts. Silver also gained, while analysts await key events including FOMC minutes, Fed Chair remarks, and China’s market reopening.

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Equity indices rose in early trade Friday as global market optimism and Fed rate cut hopes lifted sentiment. Infosys surged on a Rs 18,000 crore buyback, while auto and banking stocks saw mixed trends. FIIs sold, DIIs bought.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian markets and hopes of a US Fed rate cut. Optimism over India-US trade talks also supported sentiment, even as FIIs sold shares while DIIs provided strong buying support.

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, tracking positive global trends and buoyed by hopes of a US Fed rate cut and domestic GST relief. Automobiles, metals and cement stocks led gains, while select FMCG lagged.

Sitharaman rejects criticism that rupee has seen all-round weakness, says Indian currency least volatile against the US dollar among its Asian and global peers

Uncertainty surrounding US President Trump’s trade policies and a flight to safe-haven assets ahead of key central bank policy meetings are keeping the metal in high demand

Sensex tanks 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade, NSE Nifty tumbles 328.55 points to 23,870.30

In India, the gold prices have fallen from Rs 78,566 per 10 grams on November 6, when Donald Trump won the US Presidential election, down to Rs 73,740 per 10 grams on November 14 (Thursday), which is over 6 per cent drop, as per data from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association

The RBI opted for a status quo despite the US Federal Reserve's decision to lower benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month. Additionally, several central banks in developed nations have also reduced their interest rates.

The 30-share BSE Sensex soared 735.95 points, reaching a new all-time high of 83,684.18 in early trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty climbed 209.55 points, hitting a fresh record of 25,587.10.

Forex traders noted the rupee's resilience against the dollar, influenced by consumer price index data and the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Forex traders noted pressure on the Indian currency due to rising crude oil prices, but it received support from positive domestic equity market sentiment and foreign capital inflows

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.07 against the US dollar, stronger than the previous close of 83.19. It fluctuated between 83.08 and 83.04 in early trading.

Market participants are in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the Bank of England and Bank of Japan policy decision, he said.

Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro and Titan were the gainers.