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Gold prices saw a rise on Friday, potentially securing weekly gains. Weaker U.S. economic data and a softer dollar boosted demand. Investors are awaiting U.S. payroll data for Federal Reserve insights. Unemployment benefits applications increased. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions. Wall Street closed lower amid a dispute. Silver, platinum and palladium are also headed for weekly gains.

The dollar faced a weekly loss due to signs of U.S. economic fragility and stalled trade negotiations. Markets awaited the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, crucial after weak economic data highlighted the impact of tariffs.

3B Films, a Vadodara-based plastic packaging film manufacturer, is set to list on the BSE SME platform. The IPO, a fresh equity sale of 67.5 lakh shares priced at Rs 50 apiece, saw modest subscription.

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Tesla s shares plummeted after a public feud erupted between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, erasing $150 billion in market value. Investors grew concerned about the potential impact on Musk s business empire as the two exchanged criticisms over tax policies and electric vehicle subsidies. The spat raises regulatory hurdles for Tesla s autonomous vehicle ambitions, potentially jeopardizing approvals and increasing government scrutiny.

Banks, autos, and realty sectors are in focus as the RBI is widely expected to announce a third consecutive rate cut. With retail inflation easing below 4%, economists are divided between a 25-basis-point or a bolder 50-basis-point cut. The decision aims to strike a balance between growth support and addressing global uncertainties and inflation risks.

Trading below the 200-day moving average is viewed as a bearish sign, suggesting the stock is trading beneath its long-term trend.

Traders interpret it as a signal that buyers were in control from the opening to the closing, often using such patterns for informed decisions about future price movements in financial markets.

InCred Capital booked profits in Adani Port and exited Cipla due to margin concerns, while introducing Camlin Life Science, anticipating stabilization and benefits from anti-dumping duties. They remain neutral on IT and consumer staples, favoring autos and high-end consumption plays like Ethos and TCPL Packaging. Despite tepid Nifty 50 earnings growth, mid and smallcaps show promise.