Ethics experts said the U.S. president s family crypto initiatives create an unprecedented conflict of interest

The Indian Rupee weakened by 8 paise against the US Dollar, closing at 88.27 on Tuesday. Weak domestic stock markets and foreign fund outflows contributed to the decline. Softening crude oil prices and a weaker US Dollar provided some support. Investors are awaiting the US Federal Reserve s policy decision for further market direction.

Indian stocks closed lower on Tuesday as profit-taking across sectors, particularly consumer and IT shares, weighed on the market. This decline was partially offset by gains in metal stocks, fueled by trade deal optimism, and public-sector banks, which saw an advance on potential FII ceiling hikes.

Marcellus Investment Managers’ Global Compounders Portfolio, launched from its GIFT City hub three years ago, has crossed Rs 300 crore in AUM across its PMS, AIF, and advisory platforms. The fund, which invests in top global companies across North America, Europe, and Asia, has delivered 27.3% annualised returns since inception, reflecting growing investor appetite for offshore diversification.

Gold fell below $4,000/oz, hitting a two-week low as easing US-China trade tensions and caution ahead of the Fed policy decision dampened safe-haven demand. December futures settled at $4,019.70, down 2.85%, while silver dropped 3.73% to $46.77, breaching key support levels amid profit booking and reduced geopolitical risk.

CarTrade Tech shares jumped 13% to a 52-week high of ₹3,008.95 after the company’s Q2 net profit more than doubled to ₹64.1 crore, up 109% YoY and 36% QoQ, driven by strong revenue growth and improved margins.

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Foreign investors are partnering with local players to invest in Indian real estate to avoid risks amid global uncertainties, as their co-investment has jumped 6.6 times to USD 726.58 million during the latest September quarter, a report says.

Euro zone government bond yields were mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over a possible U.S.-China trade deal and awaited central bank decisions later this week.

European shares retreated on Tuesday, pausing after a third consecutive record-high close on signs of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions, as investors assessed a slew of corporate earnings.