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The U.S. dollar remains near a five-month low due to President Trump s unpredictable trade policies and weak economic data. The euro is close to a five-month high following Germany s fiscal agreement to boost spending and growth. Key central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, are expected to keep policies unchanged this week.

Gold prices rose by 0.2% to $2,989.79 an ounce on Monday, following a record high of $3,004.86 last week. Increased safe-haven demand was fueled by geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. U.S. gold futures slightly eased to $2,997.30.

Divine Hira Jewellers IPO will open for subscription from March 17 to March 19, aiming to raise Rs 32 crore through fresh equity shares priced at Rs 90 each. The proceeds will be used for loan repayments, working capital, and corporate needs. The share allotment will be finalized on March 20, with shares listed on March 24.

KEC International has secured new orders worth Rs 1,267 crore, boosting the company s total year-to-date order intake to Rs 23,300 crore. The firm has won contracts in various sectors, primarily for transmission and distribution projects in India and abroad, indicating a positive growth outlook for the company.

The broader indices have performed even worse with Nifty Midcap index down 19% and Nifty Smallcap index down 25% from their peaks.

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These stocks 50-day SMA crossed below their 200-day SMAs on March 13.

Anshul Saigal from Saigal Capital sees attractive stock opportunities in banks, capital goods, and defense sectors, predicting potential stock value growth in the next three years despite market volatility. He cautions against investing in IT sector due to high valuations and slow growth. Focus is suggested on long-term growth opportunities in the Indian market.

Economists are predicting a possible interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April after retail inflation fell below the central bank s target. Retail inflation dropped to 3.61% in February, and increased farm output is expected to keep food prices stable.

Once completed, the IPO will be among one of the largest fundraising initiatives in the private renewable energy sector.