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Jagdishan's departure closes a chapter of regulatory restrictions, a landmark merger, and governance probes. New chairman Rajiv Kumar faces the task of restoring confidence.

Gold gained 0.6% on a softer dollar as traders await US CPI and PPI data. A 60% chance of a Fed rate hike next week caps upside, but geopolitical risk offers support.

Margo Fairchild spent 15 months and $43,779 building her 240-square-foot tiny home. Hidden costs, zoning rules, and downsizing are the factors to weigh first.