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.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total