Asian stocks showed mixed movements as traders looked past Wall Street’s rebound ahead of key US inflation data. Tokyo and Sydney saw slight gains, while Seoul experienced a decline. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% after a rough start to September. Focus shifts to upcoming US inflation data, with global economic concerns persisting.
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Kotak Securities anticipates a stronger second half for Indian markets, driven by festive demand and favorable monsoons benefiting rural areas. While consumer tech leaders like