AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Risk Hits Markets: Asian stocks slipped and India’s benchmarks opened lower as US–Iran ceasefire talks faced setbacks, keeping investors cautious. FX & Rates Watch: The rupee rose to 95.03 per dollar in early trade, with traders eyeing the June 5 RBI decision and India–US trade talks. India–US Trade Deal: Negotiators in New Delhi aim to sign the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement soon; India says ~99% is done, but Section 301 tariff investigations could become the sticking point. Banking & M&A: OCC cleared the Arrow Financial–Adirondack Bancorp merger, with a July 1 target close. Digital Finance Push: Huawei’s HiFS 2026 highlighted agentic banking upgrades for financial institutions. Crypto & Payments: Macau banks joined Project mBridge for cross-border CBDC settlement, while CFTC approval cleared a first US RWA perpetual listing. Corporate/Markets: Jeena Sikho rebounded after Q4 results; IFCI surged on renewed NSE IPO optimism; Hindustan Zinc cut zinc and lead prices.
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