Asian stocks declined following a halt in Wall Street’s rally near record highs. Shares fell in Japan, Australia, and South Korea, while Chinese stocks are expected to follow suit. The market’s recent gains were driven by hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are now looking for more signals from upcoming speeches and data.
Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lag
Public sector banks are borrowing more to fund lending expansion. Deposits are not keeping pace with credit growth for these banks. Private banks show stronger