Asian shares began cautiously following a tech-driven rally in US stocks, while bonds remained steady. Investors are closely monitoring trade war developments, including extended tariff exclusions and potential US-China talks. Japan faces debt market pressures, and Russia-Ukraine talks concluded without a resolution, setting the stage for a prisoner exchange. Market volatility is expected amid trade tensions and geopolitical concerns.
Rupee flat on hopes West Asia truce will hold
The Indian rupee remained stable against the dollar as risk assets gained across Asia and Europe. Falling oil prices and expectations of a West Asian