A regional gauge of equities fell 0.7% with indexes in Japan, Australia and South Korea declining after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped, with automakers getting hit. Equity-index futures for US also fell in early Asian trading. Gold edged higher after hitting a new record in the prior session. Yields on the 10-year Treasury were little changed.
BofA initiates coverage on Polycab, KEI with buy ratings; sees up to 22% upside
BofA expects India’s wires and cables industry to grow at a 14% compound annual rate between FY26 and FY29, supported by spending on infrastructure, renewable