Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods, and Waterbase Ltd witnessed steep declines as investors priced in concerns over a potential impact on exports. Avanti Feeds tumbled 6.6% to Rs 645, Apex Frozen Foods slipped 6.5% to Rs 225.05, and Waterbase fell 4.5% to Rs 49.16.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.