While until a few months ago incumbent PM Modi seemed sure to win a large majority, voter fatigue and a resurgent opposition may spring a surprise on investors

Investors began the week in positive mood, betting on imminent rate cuts in the US and in Europe ahead of the release of the latest inflation figures

Investors shunned equities as the odds on a turnaround in US interest rates lengthened after the release of more strong economic data

Tech stocks leapt after AI-leader Nvidia posted a stunning earnings report but fading hopes of a fall in interest rates had an impact too

Investors were on tenterhooks ahead of AI-star Nvidia’s latest earnings report, while eyes were also on the US Fed

Investors were keeping their powder dry ahead of the Fed’s latest meeting minutes release, waiting for signs on which way it will jump on interest rates

Beijing’s policy splurge to help its struggling property sector improved the mood on trading floors while cooling US inflation also encouraged risk-taking

Investor optimism over a U-turn on interest rates proved short-lived while more poor China data fuelled hopes of new stimulus from Beijing

The odds on rate cuts shortened after the US posted milder-than-feared inflation numbers with tech stocks leading the charge

Investors were keeping their powder dry on a subdued day of trading ahead of the release of the latest US inflation figures

Investors were on edge ahead of the latest US inflation data while China stocks retreated in the face of more trade curbs from Washington

Investors across the region were focused on what will be another key week for global interest rates and China’s continuing struggles