HSBC Mutual Fund remains constructive on Indian equities, citing improving earnings, private capex, policy support and potential trade deals. However, elevated commodity prices, weak global growth, a below-normal monsoon and slower government capex remain key risks for markets.
US Stocks: Nasdaq ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade
The Nasdaq closed lower as investors worried about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil prices jumped significantly amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Intel