Asian stocks declined following a tech-driven dip in the S&P 500, compounded by cautious signals from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest-rate cuts. Jerome Powell highlighted persistent risks in both the labor market and inflation, maintaining flexibility amid pressure for aggressive easing. Oil prices rose due to concerns over Russian supply disruptions.
IDBI Bank Q2 results: Net profit tanks 39% YoY to Rs 2,205 crore; NII dips 49% YoY
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding