The Indian rupee hit a record low for the second consecutive day, while key equity indices experienced their biggest single-day fall in six weeks. This decline was triggered by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks, which pushed oil prices higher, and Prime Minister Modi’s austerity call, eroding market confidence and prompting dollar buying.
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U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by chipmakers like Broadcom on AI-driven optimism and a strong earnings outlook. Microsoft fell after announcing job cuts, while investors