Shares in Japan rose more than 1% with companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. jumping after President Donald Trump said he is exploring a pause in auto tariffs. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 pared earlier losses from a plan to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. Treasuries were steady and a gauge of the dollar edged higher, trimming some of Monday’s decline.
Why bank stocks are an oasis for investors in a desert of chaos
Banking and financial services have outperformed in 2025, with Bank Nifty and Nifty Financial Services gaining over 8% and 12%. Strong fundamentals, supportive RBI policy,