Asian markets opened lower after a volatile session on Wall Street. Japan and South Korea saw significant drops. Tech stocks faced pressure from company outlooks and earnings. Trade tensions between the US and China resurfaced. Oil prices jumped on new US sanctions. Retail momentum trades experienced sharp losses. US companies are showing strong earnings this quarter.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others