Japan’s Nikkei share average plummeted to an eight-month low following President Trump’s announcement of a 24% levy on Japanese goods. The steep tariffs caused a widespread market decline, with the banking sector and automakers experiencing significant losses. Toyota shares fell 4.7%, and Tokyo Electron dropped 5.8%.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,