Stocks that hit fresh record highs include names like RIL, which rose more than 2%. Bharti Airtel pared its gains after reaching record highs, while Bombay Burmah Trading Corp surged more than 7% on Friday.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.