Oil prices dropped over 2% on Friday, driven by concerns about weakening demand from China and the potential for slower interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. China’s factory output slowed, and its demand for oil decreased, while U.S. economic data was stronger than anticipated, potentially influencing the Fed’s decision on rate cuts.
ICICI Bank closes in on HDFC Bank for Nifty’s top spot as share trends diverge
As ICICI Bank approaches HDFC Bank’s Nifty index dominance, the dynamics of the market are changing. HDFC Bank’s index weight has dropped considerably this year,