Contracts for Japanese, Australian and Hong Kong benchmarks all declined after the S&P 500 closed 2.2% lower and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 3% Wednesday. Gold opened higher early Thursday after rising 3.5% to a record in its previous session. Treasuries rallied across the curve, sending the 10-year yield six basis points lower to around 4.28%. US equity index futures were little changed in early Asian trade.
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay Malhotra
Despite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set interest rate paths. While the truce offers
June 24, 2026