The Indian rupee gained strength as the dollar faced pressure. This was due to concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve. President Trump s criticism of Chair Jerome Powell fueled these worries. Other Asian currencies also saw gains. The dollar index hit a multi-year low. Investors are watching closely for any further moves affecting the Federal Reserve.

On Thursday, gold and silver ended lower in the domestic market, while international markets saw a mixed close on Friday.

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High salaries may look impressive on paper, but they don’t guarantee wealth. What truly matters is how much you save — not how much you earn, says veteran investor Vijay Kedia.

India Inc’s Q4 FY25 earnings season picks up pace this week, with 83 companies set to announce their results. Key names on the radar include Axis Bank, HUL, Tata Consumer Products, HCL Technologies, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, LTIMindtree, Tata Investment Corporation, Nestle India, Bajaj Housing Finance, Tata Technologies, and Shriram Finance.

Markets staged a strong rebound, rallying over 4.5% during the holiday-shortened week, supported by positive signals from domestic and global developments.

Markets extended their winning streak for the fourth straight week, logging gains of over 3.8% in a truncated trading week, as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid favorable macroeconomic data and steady global cues.

After weeks of sulking on the sidelines, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have stormed back into Dalal Street with a vengeance by pumping nearly Rs 15,000 crore into Indian stocks over just the last three trading sessions.

For centuries, gold has been considered the universal symbol of wealth, luxury, status, and power. From ancient civilisations to modern times, gold has served as a valuable currency while shaping economies and influencing empires; gold dates back thousands of years.