Asian stocks declined as investors reduced holdings ahead of the weekend, awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire. This follows a global equity rally driven by expectations of prolonged peace, which pushed markets to record highs. Crude oil prices slipped as President Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, while gold edged higher.
Small & midcap funds remain top bets for investors as largecap inflows slump
During the first half of FY27, mid-cap funds received ₹38,043 crore and small-cap funds attracted ₹42,212 crore. This increased their share in total equity inflows