Global & Market Close: Friday ended weak with Gold (02APR) at ₹1,52,345, Silver (05MAR) at ₹2,91,925, Dow down 179 points, Nasdaq down 223 points and GIFT Nifty near 25,420. Ahead of the Budget, absence of relief in capital gains tax, STT or dividend tax could slow fresh equity inflows, while allocations to debt, FDs and precious metals may gradually rise.