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Major stock indexes declined on Friday, led by a tech selloff triggered by Dell s disappointing AI server costs. U.S. inflation data aligned with expectations, bolstering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September, influencing currency and treasury markets. European shares also fell, while investors await upcoming U.S. jobs data and monitor developments regarding a Fed Governor s job security.

European shares declined, hitting a two-week low, pressured by British banks amid proposed tax changes. Natwest, Barclays, and Lloyds experienced significant drops. The STOXX 600 fell, marking its first weekly loss in four, influenced by U.S. Federal Reserve concerns and French political uncertainty. U.S. inflation data and Trump s attempts to influence the Fed also weighed on market sentiment.

The S&P 500 retreated from record highs on Friday, dragged down by losses in AI-related stocks like Dell and Nvidia, as investors analyzed inflation data reflecting the impact of tariffs. Alibaba s U.S. shares surged following a strong cloud computing report.

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 88.31 per dollar before closing at 88.19, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns, weak equity inflows, and strong dollar demand. RBI intervention likely prevented deeper losses, but sentiment remains fragile.

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September opens with strong IPO momentum, featuring seven new issues and 15 listings in the first week. While SME offerings dominate with six launches, Amanta Healthcare is the lone mainboard IPO, aiming to raise Rs 126 crore, testing investor appetite amid market volatility.

Gold and silver futures surged to lifetime highs on MCX, with gold jumping over Rs 1,600 per 10 grams and silver rallying Rs 1,900 per kg. The rally mirrored global market strength, fueled by a weaker rupee against the US dollar. Experts recommend a buy strategy, anticipating continued upside due to trade tariff concerns and the depreciating rupee.

Markets ended lower Friday as RIL, HDFC Bank, and Infosys dragged benchmarks, while select stocks outperformed. Yes Bank rose on fund infusion hopes, CG Power gained on OSAT launch, and Relaxo Footwear surged on GST optimism.

Oyo has received board approval to pursue a fresh IPO filing, highlighting improved Q1 results and FY25 EBITDA of ₹1,100 crore. Bankers project a $7–8 billion valuation, supported by growth in India, US, and emerging markets.