Stocks in the defence sector posted strong gains, with Data Patterns rising 14.4% to Rs 1,631, Bharat Dynamics increasing 9.1% to Rs 1,102.25, and Zen Technologies advancing 10% to Rs 1,068.65. Other notable players, such as DCX Systems and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, also saw double-digit gains during intra-day trading.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.