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Sensex fell 21 points, while Nifty gained 53 points as investors assessed Fed policy. Auto, metal and realty stocks rose, while banks declined.

Gold prices fell nearly 2% weekly as rising crude oil prices and stronger US rate hike expectations weighed on bullion.

Indian markets opened lower as global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices pressured the Sensex and Nifty in early trade.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday as IT stocks led gains, with investors awaiting the US Fed Chair’s Jackson Hole address.

Sensex ended 539 points lower at 76,933, while Nifty settled 116 points lower at 24,090 in volatile trade on Thursday.

Nifty and Sensex gained for a second straight week as lower crude oil prices and strong Q1 FY27 earnings supported investor sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty opened flat as gains in IT stocks offset weakness in banking and realty shares amid mixed global cues.

MCX gold fell nearly ₹2,000 per 10 grams, while silver extended losses as investors awaited fresh signals on US interest rates.

Gold and silver prices fell on Monday as a stronger US dollar and expectations of higher US interest rates weighed on bullion.

Gold and silver prices remain range-bound on MCX as investors await the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with metals showing cautious movement.