Shares in South Korea gained 1.1% after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may reach an “agreement of understanding” on trade as soon as next week. Equities in Japan advanced 1% after the S&P 500 jumped Thursday to the highest since the day President Donald Trump announced his tariff offensive. Gold and a gauge of the dollar edged up.
Investors must moderate return expectations, stick to asset allocation: Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC remains optimistic about consumer discretionary spending, citing tax rebates, reduced EMI burdens, and the upcoming 8th Pay Commission. He favors
June 30, 2025