Asian equities saw gains on Friday as resilient US labor market data lifted investor confidence. Markets in Japan, South Korea, and Australia were bolstered, and US stocks had a significant rally. Jobless claims in the US were lower than anticipated, easing recession fears and encouraging investment in riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,