Global markets show mixed signals with Wall Street gains offsetting crypto weakness, while policy discussions in South Asia and India's inflation concerns shape regional economic outlook.

Wall Street's major indexes advanced on Monday as chipmakers rebounded from last week's selloff, with investors also taking comfort from signs of easing Middle East tensions, providing a boost to market sentiment.

India's inflation is expected to rise to the Reserve Bank's 4% medium-term target in May, driven by climbing vegetable prices and higher fuel costs following recent geopolitical developments.

Intel's stock surged as investors cheered the company's prospects of becoming a backup chip manufacturer for major customers like Nvidia and Google, positioning it as a key player in semiconductor supply chain diversification.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a review of the country's Auto Policy with focus on accelerating the electric vehicle transition, signaling commitment to sustainable transportation infrastructure.

India-US trade negotiations are progressing, with Indian officials pushing for preferential tariff treatment as part of an interim trade deal that can be finalized once the U.S. concludes its tariff investigation.

Pakistan's textile sector is seeking 10-year fixed-rate financing and restoration of the Final Tax Regime for exporters in the upcoming budget to boost industrial competitiveness and export growth.

India's BPCL announced a planned shutdown of a 120,000 barrel-per-day crude unit at its Mumbai refinery in November for maintenance, potentially impacting oil refining capacity in the region.

Three Air India Airbus A320 aircraft have been grounded for inspection and maintenance after weather damage on June 7, affecting the airline's operational fleet.

Gold prices have tumbled since recent geopolitical tensions, challenging conventional wisdom that precious metals serve as reliable hedges during times of conflict and uncertainty.

A bipartisan commission proposal aims to strengthen Social Security and Medicare finances amid pressure on these programs, as data shows potential $500-monthly cuts could impact millions of retirees if addressed.