A gauge of the dollar rose 0.3% after declining Monday as speculation around potential trade deals sparked an extraordinary spike in Taiwans dollar and resonated across global foreign exchange markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index rose 0.6% to a record. US stock futures edged lower after the S&P 500 halted its longest rally in about 20 years. Theres no cash trading in Treasuries during the Asian day as Japan is closed for a holiday.
Social Media Ban: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed a ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to shield them from online dangers. The draft laws would require social media companies to verify user ages or face substantial fines. This initiative mirrors Australia's stringent regulations and seeks to address parental concerns about social media's impact on children.
The company's CFO Vinit Teredesai told ET that while clients were taking more time to roll out projects, there were so far no cancellations. "Going by the current revenue visibility, we continue to retain an aspiration to attend $2 billion in revenue by FY27," he said.
If the gains in Nifty are driven by a select set of stocks, investors could consider the Top 10 Equal Weight index, while investing in the Nifty 50 Equal Weight index is suitable in times of a broad-based rally, says Anil Ghelani, head of passive investments and products, DSP Mutual Fund.
The currency had strengthened to 84.13 per dollar during the day, but dollar demand from importers weakened the currency, which had closed at 84.58 per dollar the previous day, LSEG data showed.
Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. where necessary to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trumps tariffs.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is in advanced discussions to acquire a significant stake in Yes Bank, potentially triggering an open offer for an additional 26%. SBI, currently holding a 24% stake, seeks a new owner after Yes Bank's turnaround.
