SGX Nifty to banking crisis - key global market triggers for Indian equities
Global markets mixed as contagion fears grip the investors after weekend rescue deal for Credit Suisse; all eyes on US Fed. Global markets update: The central banks and governments over the weekend hatched a deal to rescue Credit Suisse and First Republic Bank, but the contagion fears of a larger baking crisis remain. Asian stocks opened mixed on Monday. All eyes are now on US Federal Reserve, which will announce its monetary policy decision on March 22. Asia Market Asian stocks steadied and U.S futures rose on Monday in relief at a weekend rescue deal for Credit Suisse and a concerted effort from central banks to shore up the mood, though trade was tense and volatile as contagion fears stalked financial shares. UBS-Credit Suisse rescue deal In an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system, UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion. The Swiss bank is paying 3 billion francs ($3.3 billion) for its rival in an all-share deal tha...