Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 2% loss, Nikkei sheds over 600 points

Asian markets fell sharply on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s losses, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key US employment and inflation figures. Concerns over a potential tech bubble added to the cautious mood.Hong Kong’s HSI was trading at 25,139, down 489 or 1.91%. Nikkei also trimmed 673 points or 1.34% to 49,494….

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Ford EV reset: US carmaker scales back electric ambitions after Trump’s policy rollback; forecasts $19.5 bn write-down

Ford has redrawn its electric vehicle roadmap, announcing that it will pull back from large EVs as the US carmaker transitions towards hybrids, petrol-powered trucks and a new battery storage venture. The auto giant also predicted profits to take a hit of almost $19.5 billion in the next few years.The US automaker, on Monday, said…

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Insurance Bill to boost FDI, give regulator more power

MUMBAI: The insurance sector is expected to see significant investments with the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, to be introduced by the government in the winter session of Parliament.The Bill seeks to enable 100% FDI in insurance and allows Irdai, the regulator, to issue sector-specific licences, permitting new insurers to…

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