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• What could drive India’s Nifty higher? BofA outlines key risks

  Financial analysts at Bank of America have detailed the critical forces shaping the future trajectory of Indian equities. Their assessment evaluates the specific positive catalysts that could propel the benchmark index upward while measuring key vulnerabilities that threaten momentum. This dual perspective provides market participants with essential parameters for gauging the sustainability of the domestic equity market's prospective growth.

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• Gold holds near one-week low as hot US inflation boosts Fed hike bets

  Precious metal markets are facing intensified pressure as unexpected consumer price increases prompt traders to price in guaranteed Federal Reserve policy tightening next month. Elevated borrowing costs diminish the appeal of non-yielding bullion by increasing the opportunity cost for institutional investors. Meanwhile, regional hubs like Singapore are actively maneuvering to expand their domestic gold infrastructure amid global market volatility.

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• Dollar gains traction as Fed speakers warn of risks from inflation

  Recent consumer price data highlighted escalating costs for shelter and groceries, prompting policymakers to signal that monetary tightening must continue. Markets reacted swiftly by virtually eliminating bets on an upcoming interest rate pause, which pushed benchmark bond yields sharply upward. This aggressive policy stance has simultaneously exerted broad pressure across speculative assets, including major cryptocurrencies.

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