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.
Nilesh Shah says China’s $1 trillion trade surplus is built on an undervalued Yuan, not just on innovation and competitiveness
Kotak MF’s Nilesh Shah says China’s trade surplus topping $1 trillion in 11 months is not just due to innovation and competitiveness, but also a