Major stock indexes declined on Friday, led by a tech selloff triggered by Dell’s disappointing AI server costs. U.S. inflation data aligned with expectations, bolstering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September, influencing currency and treasury markets. European shares also fell, while investors await upcoming U.S. jobs data and monitor developments regarding a Fed Governor’s job security.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others