US equity markets show surprising resilience with a broadening rally beyond tech, supported by Fed rate cut expectations and stable economic data. However, corporate earnings will be key to sustaining this optimism. Geopolitical shifts and policy uncertainties, including potential tariffs, pose long-term risks, leading to a cautious investment approach focused on AI data center supply chains and precious metals.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs