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.
GAIL shares jump 4% as Q2 net profit rises over 8% to Rs 4,650 crore, revenue grows 17%
GAIL shares rose nearly 4% after the company reported strong second-quarter profit and revenue growth, supported by its gas marketing and transmission businesses. Investor sentiment