The Reserve Bank of India took decisive steps to stabilize the rupee, significantly affecting financial markets. New constraints led to skyrocketing hedging costs and dwindled liquidity in the forex sector. Moreover, bond yields soared to their highest in three years due to escalating oil prices and foreign outflows. Banks brace for possible downturns and reduced foreign-exchange dealings in the next quarter.
US stocks: S&P, Nasdaq end over 1% higher as AI-fueled optimism weighs
CoreWeave reported strong earnings, easing investor concerns about spending on AI infrastructure and boosting stock prices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed gains following