The yen strengthened as the dollar remained weak, with investors anticipating a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell, while South Korea and Australia saw gains. US futures were stable after a slight drop in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Key economic data, including Friday’s payrolls report, will influence future rate decisions.
AI fear over IT overdone, but near-term pain likely to persist: Seshadri Sen
Indian IT services face persistent pressure due to AI disruption fears, with market expert Seshadri Sen advising tactical caution despite attractive long-term valuations. While inflation
June 19, 2026