Asian markets opened lower mirroring losses in the US. Global investors adopted a risk-off approach. Technology stocks faced significant selling pressure. This sentiment impacted cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, US futures showed a slight uptick. Concerns over AI company valuations and infrastructure spending are growing. This led to a rise in Treasury yields for longer maturities. Gold and silver prices surged.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.