Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi leading losses amid concerns over high valuations and spending. While tech giants like Alphabet and Arm Holdings saw declines, futures for US gauges rose, suggesting easing selling pressure. Gold and silver advanced, continuing their rebound from a recent plunge.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlights India's advanced financial infrastructure, from digital payments to asset tokenization, as a strong foundation for growth. Fink also downplayed AI bubble concerns, emphasizing underinvestment risks, especially in the US, amidst China's progress.
Minute Maid's parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.