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Shares of oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL, and HPCL declined up to 4.2% as global crude oil prices fell after OPEC+ decided to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting May. The decision aims to gradually unwind pandemic-era output cuts and manage supply cautiously.

When the closing price falls below the VWAP, it signifies that the closing price is lower than the average price at which it was traded throughout the day, with the average being weighted by trading volume.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday due to weak global cues and IT stocks decline. U.S. President Trump s new tariffs have sparked fears of a global recession, leading to significant market losses. Wall Street saw its largest single-day percentage drop since 2020.

"RSI trending up" means that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are increasing, suggesting strengthening momentum in the price of the stock

Investors took profits from precious metals following US President Trump s imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Gold futures fell by 0.65%, and silver saw heavier profit booking, dropping by 1.6%. Market volatility is expected to persist, influenced by the dollar index and global trade tensions.

In a volatile market, bonds are gaining popularity for their predictable returns and capital efficiency over traditional options like fixed deposits. Suresh Darak urges retail investors to allocate a portion of their portfolios to bonds for better income, risk management, and overall portfolio efficiency.

India now faces a 26% tariff, higher than expected but still significantly lower than the 54% levied on China.

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Gold prices have surged nearly 20% in 2025 due to global economic uncertainties and the ongoing tariff war. However, the rally faces resistance at Rs 91,000 on MCX and $3,150 per troy ounce on COMEX, signaling a potential short-term pullback amid market volatility.