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.
India Inc reduced overseas bond issues on local liquidity, rupee fall
Indian companies scaled back overseas bond issuances as improved domestic liquidity and a weaker rupee made local fundraising more attractive.