Asian stocks jittery over uncertain rate outlook: Hang Seng slips over 1%,

Asian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as strong US economic data clouded the outlook for rate cuts in 2025. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged down 0.2%, reflecting a cautious trading environment across the region. Treasury yields held steady after the previous session’s sell-off, with the 10-year note auction […]

HMPV virus 2025 latest update: India ramps up surveillance as cases hit seven, experts urge China to share data

The Indian government has urged states to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), following the detection of seven human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country. The Health Ministry has also emphasized raising public awareness while reassuring citizens that there is “no need to panic,” according to […]

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Treasury yields rise; NVIDIA and Tesla fall, while Getty and Shutterstock shares soar

Benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite fell on Tuesday as yields on Treasury bills rose, dampening sentiments across the market.  At the time of writing, the S&P 500 index was down 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.7% from the previous close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed.  Shares of NVIDIA slipped […]