Asian stocks declined as semiconductor shares faced renewed selling pressure. Crude oil prices climbed higher due to fresh strikes in the Middle East. Government bonds in Australia and New Zealand opened higher after US inflation data. Traders reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate increases this year. Investors assess if strong earnings can sustain the artificial intelligence rally.
Motilal Oswal sees surging steel prices to offset cost inflation for metal majors. Here are its top stock picks
Motilal Oswal expects firm steel prices, lean inventories and resilient demand to support a shift toward pricing- and cost-led earnings growth for domestic steelmakers. The