Foreign institutional investors offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 17,140 crore last week, extending April’s outflows to Rs 43,967 crore. This massive selling, driven by geopolitical concerns and a lack of clear sectoral leadership, led to sharp cuts in domestic indices. Global news flows, including US FOMC and Bank of Japan rate decisions, are expected to influence future institutional activity.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as investors turn to earnings season
US markets ended higher with the S&P 500 near record levels, driven by SK Hynix’s strong Nasdaq debut and renewed momentum in AI-linked chip stocks.