The Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar following hints of a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The central bank also reduced its monthly bond purchases. Traders are cautious due to U.S. economic policies and inflation concerns. Japan’s Finance Minister reiterated concerns over the sliding yen, hinting at possible intervention to stabilize the currency.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs