Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offload Rs 35,658 crore in Indian stocks in early January, citing rising US bond yields and a weakening rupee. Financials suffer the most with Rs 12,200 crore sold, while minimal buying is seen in textiles and media. Analysts recommend focusing on quality stocks and defensive sectors, anticipating continued volatility.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK