Indian equity indices surged on Monday, mirroring gains across Asia, driven by a strengthening rupee and renewed foreign investment. The Nifty and Sensex closed higher, with the broader market also showing strength. Analysts attribute the upward trend to a ‘Santa rally’ phenomenon, with midcap and smallcap stocks leading the advance.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee rejects calls for Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee rejected calls for interest-rate cuts to ease the US government’s debt burden, warning that such a move could fuel inflation