Emerging-market equities experienced a rally, driven by AI-related stocks in Hong Kong and China, following Alibaba’s report of surging AI revenue. Alibaba’s shares jumped significantly, boosting the MSCI EM Index. Meanwhile, the Indonesian rupiah saw the largest gain against the dollar in Asia as Bank Indonesia intervened to stabilize the currency amid political concerns.
Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey
A NABARD survey reveals a significant boost in rural economic momentum, with 80% of households reporting higher consumption over the past year. This rise in