Indian investors are closely watching U.S. economic signals amid concerns over a cooling labor market and tech stock volatility. Worrisome jobs data and a prolonged government shutdown are creating uncertainty, prompting a cautious approach. Attention now shifts to secondary economic reports and upcoming corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants like Nvidia, for further clues on market direction.

Indian markets saw a dip mirroring global trends. The Nasdaq experienced its largest weekly fall since April due to concerns over artificial intelligence stock sustainability. U.S. Treasury yields also declined. China s trade data showed the impact of tariffs. Bitcoin saw a weekly decline but gained on the day. Major U.S. indexes recovered some losses late in the session.

European shares concluded a volatile week lower, with technology stocks leading the decline due to persistent valuation concerns and broader risk-off sentiment stemming from the U.S. Automakers saw gains, while broadcaster ITV surged on potential sale talks. Investors also assessed corporate earnings, which showed some positive signs despite individual company setbacks.

Gold prices climbed on Friday as a weaker dollar and U.S. government shutdown uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand. Wall Street indexes faced sharp weekly declines amid concerns over AI stock rallies. Traders are now anticipating a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.

Crude prices recovered Friday as hopes emerged that Hungary could utilize Russian oil following a meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Orban. Despite this, both Brent and WTI benchmarks are set for weekly declines due to increased global production and a U.S. government shutdown impacting flight demand and air traffic controllers.

The U.S. dollar declined against major currencies like the euro and Swiss franc as investors weighed the Federal Reserve s hawkish stance against economic uncertainties. A prolonged government shutdown delayed the release of crucial jobs data, while falling Chinese exports added to global economic concerns. Treasury yields also dipped amid the ongoing shutdown.

Gold prices have corrected over 10% from record highs amid profit booking, easing geopolitical tensions, and a stronger US dollar. Despite short-term weakness, analysts say long-term fundamentals remain strong, supported by central bank buying, inflation concerns, and gold’s role as a strategic diversification asset.

After an impressive surge, Indian stock markets took a breather on Friday, with both Nifty and Sensex registering slight declines. Experts indicate this pause is due to a temporary slowdown in buying interest, lacking robust bullish signals. Market sentiments were also swayed by remarks from the US Federal Reserve.

Vanguard’s India portfolio has surged 53% to Rs 65,897 crore, with 10 key stocks rallying up to 90% in FY26, highlighting its sharp stock-picking strategy.

Time Technoplast, a polymer product maker, is raising funds through a qualified institutional placement. The company plans to raise approximately ₹800 crore. This move will dilute nearly 8.8% of its equity. The issue opens on November 6 at a floor price of ₹211.7 per share. The indicative issue price is ₹201.12 per share.