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Gold prices dipped below $4,000 per ounce as a strong dollar and reduced expectations of a December U.S. interest rate cut weighed on demand. Easing U.S.-China trade tensions also contributed to the decline, while China s removal of gold tax exemptions could impact its market.

The dollar held near a three-month high as a divided Federal Reserve reduced interest rate cut expectations. Investors are awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia s policy meeting, where rates are likely to remain unchanged. Meanwhile, the yen weakened, nearing levels that previously prompted intervention.

Oil prices saw little change as OPEC+ decided to pause output hikes in the first quarter, despite ongoing concerns about a potential supply glut. Major energy producers and the U.S. Department of Energy challenged forecasts of an oversupply next year, while Russia s lobbying influenced OPEC+ s decision due to Western sanctions. Investors anticipate U.S. inventory data for further market direction.

Artificial intelligence deals propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher on Monday, with Amazon s $38 billion agreement with OpenAI and Nvidia s chip allocation boosting tech stocks. Despite a foggy monetary policy outlook due to scarce economic data and a government shutdown, market sentiment was supported by positive trade news and dovish Fed commentary.

Fresh rupee term deposit costs have risen for the first time in six months, signaling a potential bottoming out of deposit rates. This uptick, a four basis point increase to 5.60% in September, suggests tighter liquidity as credit growth accelerates and banks compete for funds.

The US economy faces unprecedented uncertainty due to a prolonged government shutdown, halting crucial economic data. This data blackout, the longest in history, leaves economists and policymakers like the Federal Reserve struggling to assess the labor market s health and inflation trends, akin to driving in heavy fog.

Cost-conscious investors can consider the Nifty Next 50 index fund for value in large-cap stocks, offering higher earnings growth potential and reasonable valuations. This index provides diversification with exposure to unique industries and lower concentration risk compared to the Nifty 50, making it an attractive option for long-term investors.

BSE shares surged on Monday following Sebi s assurance against a ban on weekly options, encouraging fresh bullish derivative positions. The stock jumped 4% and ended 2.6% higher, with analysts citing trader confidence and bullish technical indicators for potential further upside. This relief comes after recent pressure due to regulatory uncertainty.

Asian stocks opened lower Tuesday, diverging from Wall Street s tech-driven gains fueled by AI enthusiasm. Traders eyed central bank decisions and economic data, with concerns over high valuations and the Fed s policy outlook persisting despite strong equity market performance this year.