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• New artificial intelligence tools including specialized large language models and AI-assisted CT scans are being integrated into oncology care to improve early detection and pathology. • ChatGPT Health now allows patients to connect medical records and wellness apps to their AI experience to assist with health-related decisions. • These technologies aim to reduce administrative burdens for medical teams and accelerate patient access to clinical trials and guideline-concordant care.

• Institutional investors and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are increasing their capital allocations to precious metals. • This shift follows an earlier bull market driven primarily by Asian physical demand and central bank purchases. • Rising ETF holdings translate financial-market demand into direct demand for underlying metals, which can reinforce price increases.

• Finansia Securities (FSS) identified foreign fund inflows as a primary support for the Thai stock market leading up to the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. • The firm issued a "Buy" recommendation for BDMS with a target price of THB 28.75, citing an expected acceleration in earnings momentum for the third quarter of 2026. • This outlook suggests that laggard stocks with strong fundamentals may offer significant upside potential for investors during periods of foreign investment.

• Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are showing a positive shift toward Indian equities, according to Vikas Gupta, CEO of OmniScience Capital. • Gupta attributes this trend to non-AI diversification and strong growth across various Indian sectors, despite ongoing global inflation pressures. • The shift occurs as other emerging markets, specifically Taiwan and South Korea, currently hold allocations higher than their long-term weights.

• Foreign direct investment in Thailand’s high-tech manufacturing surged to $16.11 billion (530 billion baht) in the first half of 2026. • The growth is driven by global supply chain diversification and an increasing regional demand for AI hardware and data center infrastructure. • Dr. Prong Kongsubto of Lumentum International highlighted a critical shift from copper to optical signaling, creating opportunities for Thai plants to scale photonics production.

• India has attracted over $500 million (Rs 4,895 crore) in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China following a relaxation of investment rules. • The policy change, implemented in May, now allows companies and funds with less than 10% Chinese ownership to invest in the country. • This shift is significant as it eases previous restrictions on Chinese capital, aiming to boost domestic growth and funding.

• Finansia has identified "value play" stocks as a primary growth theme for the Thai benchmark market, driven by anticipated fund inflows and the current AI investment cycle. • Energy stocks are receiving support from Brent crude oil prices, which are currently hovering around $93.8 per barrel. • The commercial banking sector is expected to benefit from Thailand's improving economic outlook, making it a key target for foreign capital.

• Jignesh Desai of Centrum Broking reports that India has struggled to attract Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flows over the last 12 months, effectively serving as a funding market for North Asian tech trades. • During this period, the Nifty declined by approximately 2%, significantly underperforming compared to Korea (+103%), Japan (+57%), and Singapore (+35%). • To accelerate FII inflows, Desai identifies three critical requirements: lower crude oil prices, stability of the rupee, and two consecutive quarters of earnings delivery without downgrades.

• Foreign investors recorded net sales of Asian equities in July, marking the ninth consecutive month of outflows from the region. • Heavy selling was concentrated in Taiwan and South Korea, driven by investor anxiety regarding artificial intelligence spending and semiconductor demand. • This trend highlights a growing volatility in technology-heavy markets as the initial AI-driven rally faces scrutiny over long-term profitability.

• India is re-emerging as a strategic "anti-AI" portfolio diversifier for global investors who are currently heavily concentrated in AI-linked markets like South Korea and Taiwan. • Recent market resilience is supported by $3.6 billion in foreign inflows, moderating long-only fund redemptions, and strong domestic contributions via Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). • This shift matters as it provides a hedge against AI-sector volatility, with a potential $25 billion reallocation expected from underweight emerging market funds.

• The Indian stock market ended the previous week with solid gains, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.53% to 24,334.30 and the Sensex advancing nearly 0.75% to 78,151.45. • Positive momentum was driven by strong domestic economic fundamentals, fresh buying in financial stocks, and better-than-expected Q1 FY27 earnings from the IT sector, particularly TCS. • These gains are significant as they establish a bullish baseline ahead of a new week of trading influenced by both domestic and global factors.

• Foreign investors injected a net $11.51 billion into the bond markets of South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and India in June. • This surge represents the strongest monthly inflow since November 2025, driven by falling oil prices and a booming global tech cycle. • The shift occurred as equity market volatility pushed investors toward the relative safety of sovereign debt and improved regional economic outlooks.

• The Star Market 50 Index experienced a 10% decline over a two-week period, signaling a sharp pullback in Chinese technology stocks. • Analysts from UBS and HSBC Jintrust characterize this drop as a "temporary blip" rather than a long-term trend. • Market stability is expected due to strong earnings reports from AI companies and a growing trend of global investors diversifying into Chinese assets.

• Indian large-cap stocks are projected to rebound and narrow their underperformance relative to mid- and small-cap peers. • The recovery is driven by a return of foreign investors, more palatable valuations, and stronger earnings visibility compared to smaller companies. • This shift follows a period where Indian stocks lagged behind US and Asian markets, such as South Korea and Taiwan, which surged due to AI exposure.

• Indian stock markets climbed during early trade, driven primarily by significant inflows from foreign funds. • Major gainers included tech and consumer giants such as Titan, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Tata Consultancy Services, while Larsen & Toubro saw declines. • This positive domestic momentum contrasts with a sharp downturn in Asian markets, where South Korea’s Kospi plummeted 7% and indices in Japan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong also traded lower.

• Iranian missiles reportedly struck two commercial ships in the Gulf, according to a U.S. official. • The attacks occurred amid a fragile cease-fire, though Iranian officials have not yet issued an official comment on the strikes. • This escalation threatens critical global energy flows and tests the stability of regional diplomatic agreements.

• Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) shifted to a buying trend in the Indian financial sector during the second half of June. • FPIs purchased financial stocks worth ₹14,634 crore, reversing a trend from the first half of the month where they sold ₹11,263 crore. • This surge represents record fortnightly inflows, signaling a strong return of foreign confidence in India's financial markets.

• Global equity funds have recorded their third consecutive week of inflows as investors capitalize on a recent market dip. • The surge is primarily driven by strong confidence in the AI-linked rally, with significant gains seen in European and Asian markets. • In contrast to the global trend, U.S.-based funds experienced outflows during this period.

• Foreign investors withdrew capital from India-focused funds during the March quarter, redirecting investments toward AI-driven markets. • Capital flows shifted primarily toward technology hubs in Korea and Taiwan to capitalize on the global artificial intelligence boom. • This trend highlights a strategic pivot by global investors prioritizing high-growth AI sectors over traditional emerging market opportunities.

• Amazon has announced a massive $13 billion investment in India, specifically targeting the expansion of its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. • Several other startups have successfully secured fresh capital, including healthtech and beauty-focused companies SuperLiving, Bodycraft, and Zave. • These developments highlight a significant surge in funding for AI and specialized consumer services, signaling strong investor confidence in the Indian tech ecosystem.

• Singapore's listed technology manufacturers are experiencing significant gains and increased institutional inflows driven by the global artificial intelligence boom. • The growth is fueled by massive capital expenditure from global tech giants who are increasing demand for advanced semiconductors and chips. • This trend highlights Singapore's strategic position in the global tech supply chain, attracting investment into local manufacturing capabilities.

• The Sensex and Nifty are expected to open with a sharp gap-down on Friday after the GIFT Nifty dropped 200 points. • This downward trend follows a strong five-session market rally, suggesting that investors are engaging in profit booking despite positive cues from US and Asian markets. • Market sentiment remains cautious as domestic traders focus on Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flows to determine the next direction.

• The Indian stock market saw a sharp decline in early trade, with the Sensex dropping nearly 700 points and the Nifty also tumbling. • This downturn was triggered by rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and geopolitical uncertainty regarding US-Iran negotiations. • The slump in India contrasts with global trends, as the US S&P 500 and Japan's Nikkei 225 recently hit record highs driven by technology earnings and growth confidence.

• Foreign investors are shifting capital away from India and toward North Asian markets, specifically South Korea and Taiwan. • This trend is driven by the global AI investment boom and extraordinary earnings growth in sectors tied to AI-driven capital expenditure. • While India maintains strong long-term growth prospects and healthy earnings, it is currently being sidelined by the immediate global focus on AI infrastructure.

• Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 dropping 0.66% to 23,229.15 and the BSE Sensex falling 0.43% to 73,945.20 as of 9:15 a.m. IST. • The decline is attributed to investor anxiety over escalating tensions in Iran and significant capital outflows from the market. • In separate legal news, the Supreme Court has cleared wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games trials.

• Global investors returned to equity funds during the week ending May 27, driven by a rally in AI-linked stocks that revived market sentiment. • Regional performance was mixed, with U.S. equity funds attracting a net $1.97 billion and European funds gaining $678 million, while Asian funds saw net outflows of $3.92 billion. • Despite the AI-driven demand, overall buying remained constrained due to investor caution surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

• Asia-focused ETFs representing Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan are outperforming in 2026, driven by a structural re-rating of Asian growth prospects as global investors seek alternatives to high-valuation U.S. mega-cap technology stocks. • Semiconductor and hardware infrastructure sectors are the primary beneficiaries of ongoing global AI expansion, with integrated supply chains across Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea attracting significant catch-up trades from international investors. • A broader stabilization in the U.S. dollar is acting as a tailwind for developed and emerging Asian equities, reducing the cost of dollar-denominated debt for regional corporations and improving competitive positioning.

• AI-native startup Pit, officially Pitdotcom Sweden AB, announced a $16 million funding round on May 7, 2026, led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Lakestar and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Revolut, and Deel. • The platform acts as an AI 'product team-as-a-service,' replacing spreadsheets, emails, and SaaS tools with customized, production-grade software for internal operations in telecom, e-commerce, healthcare, and logistics. • Early adopters report 10,000 hours saved annually per deployment, 99% automated invoice acceptance rates, and 85% reduction in marketing campaign execution time, enabling scalable business automation beyond fragile prototypes.