Asian stocks were steady early Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street. Traders are betting on a half-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week. Markets in China and South Korea remain shut for public holidays. Investors are also watching the trading debut of Chinese appliance giant Midea Group Co. in Hong Kong.
Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey
A NABARD survey reveals a significant boost in rural economic momentum, with 80% of households reporting higher consumption over the past year. This rise in