Shares in Australia and Japan rose as did Hong Kong equity futures following sharp declines on Tuesday. US equity futures dropped after the S&P 500 rose 1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.6% Tuesday. Chipmakers were among the market leaders with Nvidia Corp. extending a five-day rally to 14%.
FMCG, consumer discretionary set for festive boost; defence remains a long-term play: Sushant Bhansali
Sushant Bhansali highlights the positive impact of upcoming GST cuts on FMCG and consumer discretionary sectors, especially rural-focused companies. While short-term flows into defence may