Investors brace for a significant week as major companies like Alphabet and Amazon release earnings. A key US jobs report is also due. Following Microsoft’s earnings miss, market watchers are keen to see if other tech giants can meet high expectations. The Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates will also be closely observed.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by