Nifty tops 18,000; Sensex ends 240 pts higher; Auto, IT, Realty shine
Asian stock markets fell on Wednesday after US inflation edged down less than expected, fueling concern the Fed might think more interest rate hikes are needed. Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney declined. Oil prices retreated. Traders expect two more US rate hikes of 0.25 percentage points this year to slow business activity and hiring. […]