Gold is priced at $2,561 per ounce on global markets, while in Kerala, jewellery gold prices have dropped by Rs 880, now standing at Rs 55,480 per 10 grams
From a technical perspective, momentum indicators point to a negative trend, with the Nifty trading below its short-term and medium-term moving averages.
A market correction looms as foreign signals turn negative, inflation exceeds limits, interest rate cuts are delayed, and the rupee continues to depreciate.
Excitement in the US markets contrasts with uncertainty in India, as retail inflation nears 7%, company profits decline, crude and gold prices fall, while cryptocurrencies boom.