Bitcoin rebounds above $79k on Zcash ETF inflows; Fed, oil pressures limit rise

Gold prices saw a modest uptick on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and slightly eased expectations of U.S. interest rate hikes following inflation data. Despite this rebound, gold is still on track for its fourth consecutive weekly dip. This slight recovery comes after hitting a seven-month low earlier in the week, with analysts pointing…

Bandhan Bank shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the lender cut its RoA guidance, overshadowing a 35% year-on-year rise in Q1FY27 net profit. Motilal Oswal downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’, citing pressure on margins and earnings. The brokerage also lowered its FY27 and FY28 earnings estimates despite lower provisioning supporting quarterly profit.

Australia is on a fascinating journey, drifting north-northeast at approximately seven centimeters each year, making it the speediest continental landmass worldwide. This gradual tectonic movement is instigating interactions with Southeast Asia. Over millions of years, this could lead to the emergence of a new supercontinent dubbed Amasia. Scientists are meticulously monitoring this slow yet impactful…