S&P BSE Sensex dropped by over 1,800 points, marking its third largest decline of 2024. This drop follows previous significant falls and is influenced by escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, along with rising oil prices. Foreign institutional investors also contributed, pulling funds from Indian equities due to concerns over China’s economic stimulus measures.
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds,