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Wall Street saw gains on Friday, driven by tech stocks. Investors are watching for signs of easing US-China trade tensions. Alphabet s strong earnings boosted the market. Trade war uncertainty continues to influence corporate outlooks. Trump claims trade talks are underway, but China denies it. The dollar rose slightly, while gold prices fell.

European shares surged to a three-week high, marking their second consecutive weekly gain, fueled by signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions. China s tariff exemptions on some U.S. imports and White House willingness to negotiate boosted market sentiment. Safran and Siemens saw significant gains, while Edenred experienced a sharp decline due to regulatory changes in Brazil.

Banking and financial services have outperformed in 2025, with Bank Nifty and Nifty Financial Services gaining over 8% and 12%. Strong fundamentals, supportive RBI policy, improving asset quality, and attractive valuations are driving renewed investor interest and sustained sectoral momentum.

Gold prices experienced a decline. This drop occurred because of a stronger dollar. Reports suggest easing trade tensions between the United States and China. Beijing s move to exempt some U.S. goods from tariffs impacted bullion. Silver saw a slight decrease. Platinum and palladium also faced dips. Market analysts are closely watching these trends.

Oil prices saw a slight increase on Friday, but overall, they decreased for the week. This happened because people think there s too much oil available and because of uncertainty about trade talks between America and China. China has reduced tariffs on some American goods. Russia and America discussed the Ukraine war. The number of oil rigs increased.

The dollar is poised for its first weekly gain since mid-March following China s tariff exemptions on some U.S. imports, fueling hopes for easing trade tensions. Despite conflicting signals this week, signs point towards de-escalation rather than further escalation, although uncertainty persists. While safe havens droop, analysts caution against premature celebrations of a full dollar recovery, citing ongoing concerns about U.S.

Gensol Engineering’s sharp 90% fall highlights the perils of ignoring red flags. Despite rising retail and FII interest, regulatory action against its promoters, weak cash flows, and high debt signalled trouble. Investors must monitor financial health and governance closely to avoid such traps. In small-cap investing, protecting capital is as important as chasing returns.

Since 2018, Warren Buffett has spent $78 billion on Berkshire share buybacks, more than the cost of his top five publicly traded holdings combined. This sustained repurchase spree reflects Buffett’s deep confidence in Berkshire, even as he paused buying in late 2024 due to valuation concerns.

Memecoins are dominating ecosystems like Solana and Base, driving record volumes and user activity. However, their rise raises cultural, ethical, and liquidity concerns, threatening to overshadow foundational crypto projects and distort broader market behavior and perception.

India s BFSI sector has experienced remarkable growth, driven by digitalization and regulatory reforms, significantly increasing its market capitalization and prominence in equity markets. While banks remain central, NBFCs and fintechs are gaining ground. Retail credit penetration and digital payments have surged, transforming transaction habits and asset quality has improved, making BFSI a compelling investment.