Asian equities fell amid US inflation signs. Yen fluctuated due to Bank of Japan actions. Japanese shares, Kospi dropped, while Australian shares rose. Nasdaq 100 fell 2.2%. S&P 500 and small-caps gained. Rate cut optimism drove riskier investments. West Texas Intermediate rose; gold steady. July rate cut a longshot. AI boosts megacap tech. Treasury yields down.
Uber driver’s Rs 2.5 lakh options trading loss sparks fresh debate over retail derivatives risk
A viral video of an Uber driver losing Rs 2.5 lakh in options trading has reignited debate on retail investor risks in India’s derivatives market.