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If you see the weight of dollar index itself, 55% is indirectly the euro, then the Swedish Krona, and then the Yen, like all three of them have different weights within the dollar index.

The trend is still bullish and we saw in the financial year, since the first of Jan 2025, we saw the gold and silver only the asset class which are performing as compared to other asset classes. So, we are expecting that the trend remains same and expecting a positive trend may be come in this financial year.

India’s bond market is adapting to RBI’s rate cuts, inflation trends, and global factors. Investors should focus on medium- to long-duration bonds, high-quality corporate bonds, SDLs, and bond ETFs. Risk management through diversification, laddering, and credit assessment is essential. Professional guidance can help optimize portfolios amid evolving economic conditions.

Nilesh Shah highlights stable oil prices, tax collections, and corporate earnings as key market drivers. Investors should focus on largecaps, banking, and consumer discretionary sectors while monitoring FPI trends and macroeconomic factors. Diversification and long-term strategies remain crucial.

Nilesh Shah, MD of Kotak AMC, highlights the performance of gold and the Nifty, noting gold s potential for great returns. He discusses market fundamentals, recommending a neutral weight to equity with a preference for banking, financial services, and consumer discretionary sectors amid market corrections.

The broad-based rally at least at this point of time looks difficult, unless and until it is supported by growth or it is supported by flows led by FPI’s buying.

Gold prices hit a record Rs 88,488/10 gm on MCX and surpassed $3,000 per ounce internationally, driven by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty. Gold’s market cap crossed $20 trillion. Experts suggest an optimal portfolio allocation of up to 20% in gold for risk-adjusted returns. Investors reassess allocations amid the rally.

Sensex surged 900 points, and Nifty traded above 22,750 on Tuesday, driven by gains in financials and metals. Global cues, domestic tailwinds, and technical resilience fueled optimism. Investors await key policy decisions from the U.S. Fed, BOJ, and BOE. BSE-listed firms’ market cap jumped Rs 4.03 lakh crore to Rs 397.20 lakh crore.

The US Federal Reserve is starting a critical meeting, with Indian markets anxiously awaiting its decision. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, but its economic projections could impact foreign investor flows. Indian markets are sensitive to the Fed s stance on rates as it could either deter or encourage foreign investments, making the upcoming decision crucial.