Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Friday, 29 May 2026       *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 74775.74(-1,092.06) * Nifty 50: 23547.75 (-359.40) * Nifty bank: 54239.20 (-614.65) * BSE Bankex: 61,131.26(-665.33)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 29-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -21105.86 DIIs: +16764.14   29-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu -5999.39 Indxop -5371.21 Stkfut -1130.13 Stkopt -1261.36 # Net F&O Position  -13762.09   Securities in F&O Ban for 01-06-2026: NIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *6.99*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.27* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.21* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.35*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.69*  BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.85*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.10* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.01* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.24*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Austria* * Austria Producer Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in Nearly 3 Years   *Belgium* * Belgium Producer Inflation at 2023 Highs * Belgium Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2%   *Brazil* * Brazil Budget Deficit Tops Forecasts * Brazil GDP Grows More than Expected   *Bulgaria* * Bulgaria Business Mood Hits 11-Month High * Bulgaria Producer Prices See Strongest Rise in a Year * Bulgaria Tourist Arrivals Fall 1.4% in April   *Canada* * Canada GDP Set to Rebound in April * Canada GDP Unexpectedly Stalls   *Chile* * Chile Industrial Output Falls in April * Chile Jobless Rate Hits 2021 Peak * Chile Retail Sales Rise 4.1% YoY in April   *Croatia* * Croatia Industrial Output Declines in April * Croatia Retail Sales Growth Eases in April   *Czech Republic* * Czech GDP Grows 0.2% in Q1 2026   *European Union* * EU Seeks to Intensify Talks with the US on Advanced AI Models Amid Mythos Concerns   *Germany* * German Bund Yields Near April Lows as Inflation Concerns Ease * Germany’s Inflation Eases to 2.6% in May   *Global / Corporate / Technology* * Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launchpad During Ground Test in Setback for Bezos’ Space Ambitions * Nvidia is Investing Billions into Emerging Technology that Could Transform the AI Industry * Oil Drops 20% from 2026 Peak on Optimism Over US-Iran Ceasefire Talks * SpaceX Skeptics Gain Fresh Concerns After Musk Comments Diverge from IPO Filing * The Iran War is Providing an Unexpected Boost to Secondary City Travel in Asia-Pacific   *Greece* * Greece Jobless Rate Eases in April * Greece Producer Inflation at Over 3-Year High   *Iceland* * Iceland Economy Returns to Growth in Q1   *India* * India 10Y Edges Lower as Oil Retreats   *Iran* * Iran Reportedly Launches Missiles as Trump Considers Deal to Pause War   *Ireland* * Ireland Harmonised Inflation Edged Down to 3.5%   *Italy* * Italy Inflation Rate Rises to Over 2-Year High * Italy Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.1% in April   *Japan* * Japan’s Topix Reaches New Peak as Investors Shrug Off Iran Tensions   *Kenya* * Kenya Inflation Rate Hits Near 2½-Year High   *Latvia* * Latvia Q1 GDP Growth Eases to 2.5% * Latvia Retail Sales Growth at 4-Month Low   *Luxembourg* * Luxembourg Producer Prices Fall at Softer Pace   *Macau* * Macau Jobless Rate Edges Up to 1.8% * Macau Trade Gap Increases in April   *North Macedonia* * Macedonia Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall   *Philippines* * Philippines Business Morale Falls Further in April   *Poland* * Poland Inflation Eases Slightly in May   *Portugal* * Portugal Inflation Rate Steady at 3.3% * Portugal Unemployment Rate Edges Down in April * Portugal’s Economy Stalls in Q1 2026   *South Africa* * South Africa Trade Surplus Shrinks in April   *South Korea* * South Korea’s Kospi Reaches New Peak as Investors Shrug Off Iran Tensions   *Spain* * Spain Current Account Surplus Widens in March * Spain Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Holds Steady at 3.2%   *Sri Lanka* * Sri Lanka Inflation Rate Rises the Most Since 2024 * Sri Lanka Producer Inflation Accelerates in April   *Slovenia* * Slovenia Inflation Rate at 2024 Highs   *Switzerland* * Swiss KOF Economic Barometer Little-Changed in May   *Taiwan* * Taiwan Q1 GDP Growth Hits Multi-Decade High   *Thailand* * Thailand Current Account Deficit Narrows * Thailand Personal Spending Falls Most Since 2021 * Thailand Private Investment Weakens Further in April * Thailand Retail Sales Growth Slows in March   *United Kingdom* * UK Gilt Yields Near April Lows as Inflation Fears Ease   *United States* * US 10-Year Treasury Yield Holds Near 4.45%, Still Higher for May * US Goods Deficit Narrows in April * US Wholesale Inventory Growth Slows in April   *Oman* * Trump’s Oman Outburst Throws the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’ into the Spotlight   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- [ www.rudrashares.com/cef]

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Thursday, 28 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* As Indian Stock market closed today, so not providing Indian data.   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Brazil* • Brazil Producer Inflation Hits 2-Year High • Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises Less than Expected   *Canada* • Canada Current Account Deficit Widens More Than Expected • Canada Weekly Earnings Growth Accelerates in March   *Croatia* • Croatia GDP Growth at Softest Pace Since 2020   *Cyprus* • Cyprus Industrial Output Rebounds in March   *Eurozone* • Bund Yields Surge Above 3% as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears • ECB Officials Were Open to a Rate Rise in April: Minutes • Euro Area Services Sentiment Rebounds from 5-Year Low • European defense stocks rally after Ukraine ratifies $105 billion EU loan deal • Eurozone Consumers Slightly Less Pessimistic in May • Eurozone Economic Sentiment Inches Up in May   *Hong Kong* • Hong Kong Exports Hit New Record High • Hong Kong Imports Post Strongest Growth in 34 Years • Hong Kong Trade Deficit at 3-Month Low    *Ireland* • Ireland Retail Activity Falls 0.2% in April   *Italy* • Italian Producer Prices Rise the Most Since Early 2023 • Italy Business Confidence Unchanged in May   *Kuwait* • Kuwait air defenses activated against ‘missile and drone threats’; U.S. carries out strikes in Iran   *Macedonia* • Macedonia Producer Inflation at 10-Month High • North Macedonia Current Account Narrows in Q1   *Malta* • Malta GDP Expands at Softer 3.9% in Q1   *Mexico* • Mexico Jobless Rate Lower than Expected at 2.5%   *Montenegro* • Montenegro Tourist Arrivals Down 8.4% in April   *Portugal* • Portugal Business Climate Hovers Around 9-Month Low • Portugal Consumer Confidence at 2024-Lows   *Slovenia* • Slovenia Retail Sales Growth Eases in April   *South Africa* • South Africa Lifts Key Policy Rate as Predicted • South Africa PPI Inflation Hits 2-Year Peak   *United Kingdom* • UK Gilt Yields Slightly Up as US-Iran Tensions Reignite Inflation Fears   *United States* • 10-Year Treasury Yield Hovers at 4.5% • Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows • CVS to restore coverage of Zepbound, add Eli Lilly’s obesity pill to drug plans • Iran and U.S. trade new strikes as Trump dismisses pressure to end war • Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes • Oil prices jump 2% after Iran says it targeted U.S. air base following fresh American strikes • Persistent energy inflation raises stagflation risks for Asia, Fed’s Goolsbee says • Real US Personal Spending Rises Just 0.1% in April • Silver could fall further after latest slump, analysts say as they warn of demand destruction • S&P 500 is little changed as traders evaluate oil rebound and in-line inflation • US Core PCE Prices Rise Less than Expected • US Durable Goods Orders Surprise on the Upside • US GDP Growth Rate Revised Lower in Q1 • US Initial Unemployment Claims Inch Higher • US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is ‘negotiating on fumes’ • US PCE Inflation Likely to Remain Elevated • US Personal Income Stalls in April • US Personal Spending Rises 0.5% in April • US-Iran war news highlight: US launches new strikes on Iranian military site amid talks, says report   *Zambia* • Zambia Inflation Rate Cools Down for 5th Month   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- [ www.rudrashares.com/cef]

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Wednesday, 27 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75867.80( -141.90) * Nifty 50: 23907.15 (-6.55) * Nifty bank: 54853.85 (-239.05) * BSE Bankex: 61,796.59(-299.63)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 27-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -1042.70 DIIs: +3821.00   27-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu -1591.72 Indxop -330.72 Stkfut -703.80 Stkopt -506.14 # Net F&O Position  -3132.38   Securities in F&O Ban for 29-05-2026: NIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *6.99*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.58* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.26* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.38*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.85*   BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.87*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.39* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.06* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.31*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Austria* • Manufacturing Sector Improves in May   *Brazil* • Mid-Month CPI Rises More Than Expected in May   *China* • 10Y Yield Hits Near 3-Month Low • European companies double down on China manufacturing despite EU de-risking push   *Finland* • Jobless Rate Nears 11-Year High • Industry Mood Hits 3-Month High • Consumer Confidence Remains Weak   *France* • Consumer Confidence Hits 3-Year Low   *Germany* • Bund Yields Slide Toward Seven-Week Low   *Iceland* • Jobless Rate Falls to 4-Month Low   *Iran* • Treasury yields tick lower as investors remain optimistic on Iran peace deal prospects • U.S. conducts ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as Trump pushes for peace deal • U.S. oil falls below $90 on report Iran agreement would restore Hormuz traffic in one month   *Italy* • Industrial Sales Growth Hits 6-Month High   *Japan* • 10Y Yield Falls After Ueda Remarks   *Malta* • Producer Inflation Unchanged in April   *North Macedonia* • Retail Sales Growth Slows in April   *South Korea* • SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI boom lifts South Korean chip stocks   *Switzerland* • Investor Sentiment Turns Less Negative in May   *Taiwan* • Chip stocks climb after Nvidia announces $150 billion spending plans   *United Kingdom* • 10-Year Gilt Yields Fall on US-Iran Peace Hopes • UK spy chief: Time is running out for the West to confront threats from Russia and China • Dulux maker’s stock soars 21% after takeover bid from major rival; oil holds below $100   *United States* • 5th District Manufacturing Rises Most Since 2021 • 5th District Service Sector Growth Hits Near 1-1/2-Year High • US 10-Year Yield Extends Drop • US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Jump to Nine-Month High • US Mortgage Applications Fall Most in 2 Months • Market correction risk looks elevated as stocks hit record highs, top Europe central banker warns • Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching • Dow adds 300 points, S&P 500 hovers near record as oil prices retreat   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- ( https://www.rudrashares.com/cef)

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Tuesday, 26 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 76009.70 (-479.26) * Nifty 50: 23913.70 (-118.00) * Nifty bank: 55092.90(-200.75) * BSE Bankex: 62,096.22(-193.76)     *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 26-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -2407.87 DIIs: +1361.43   26-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  *Data not received yet*   Securities in F&O Ban for 27-05-2026: NIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.00*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.6* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.26* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.38*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.91*  BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.88*                                                                                  S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.45* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.08* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.30*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Bosnia and Herzegovina* * Bosnia and Herzegovina Inflation at 2023-Highs   *Brazil* * FDI Into Brazil Hits 5-Month High, Beats Forecasts   *Canada* * Canada 10-Year Bond Yield Retreats From 2-Year High * Canada Manufacturing Sales Seen Rising in April   *France* * France 10Y Bond Yield Hits 5-week Low   *Ireland* * Irish Average Weekly Earnings Rise 4.4% in Q1   *Japan* * Japan 10Y Yield Rises on Hawkish BOJ Signals * Japan Coincident Index Revised Slightly Lower * Japan Leading Index Revised Downward   *Kyrgyzstan* * Kyrgyz Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 12%   *Luxembourg* * Luxembourg Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply   *Norway* * Norway Loan Debt Growth at 5-Month Low * Norway Jobless Rate Falls to 4.6%   *Philippines* * Philippines Budget Surplus Narrows in April   *Singapore* * Singapore Manufacturing Output at 6-Month High   *South Africa* * South Africa Business Cycle Index Rises Most in Nearly 5 Years   *South Korea* * South Korea’s Kospi Hits New High Amid Mixed Trading in Asia   *Sweden* * Swedish Industrial Inventories Rise Sharply in Q1 * Sweden Producer Inflation at Over 3-Year High   *Taiwan* * Taiwan Retail Sales Growth Picks Up in April * Taiwan Industrial Output Hits 13-Month Low   *United Kingdom* * UK 10Y Bond Yield Hits 4-week Low   *United States* * US House Prices Rise as Expected: FHFA * US Home Price Gains Ease Further in March * Chicago Fed National Activity Index Rebounds in April * Treasury Yields Fall to Kick Off the Week   *Europe* * Bund Yields Rebound as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil   *Global Markets & Geopolitical Updates* * U.S. conducts ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as Trump pushes for peace deal * Brent oil price jumps 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes * Eli Lilly stock edges higher as company plans nearly $4 billion in vaccine deals * Russia tells Rubio U.S. citizens should leave Kyiv ahead of strikes on Ukrainian capital * Treasury yields slide after Memorial Day break as traders weigh Iran peace prospects * Oil market at ‘tank bottoms’ in Asia, and Europe isn’t far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie * S&P 500 rises on hope Iran deal is near, relentless Micron and tech rally   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai*   For more details: ( https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Monday, 25 May 2026       *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 76488.96 (+1,073.61) * Nifty 50: 24031.70 (+312.40) * Nifty bank: 55293.65 (+1,238.30) * BSE Bankex: 62,289.98 (+1,385.53)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 25-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: +821.75 DIIs: +3856.88   25-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu +1595.38 Indxop +12682.02 Stkfut +2484.12 Stkopt +189.83 # Net F&O Position  +16951.45   Securities in F&O Ban for 26-05-2026: SAIL    10 Yr Bond Yield *7.02*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.71* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.28* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.38*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.96*   BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.89*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.57* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.10* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.30*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Armenia* • Armenia Economic Activity Growth Accelerates in April   *Bahrain* • Bahrain Inflation Rises to Near 2-Year High   *Canada* • Canada 10Y Bond Yield Hits 4-Week Low • Canada Corporate Net Income Falls in Q1   *China* • Huawei Plans New Smartphone Chips This Fall as Rivalry with Nvidia and Apple Heats Up   *Czech Republic* • Czech Republic Consumer Morale at 8-Month Low • Czechia Business Confidence Falls to 4-Month Low   *Finland* • Finland Producer Prices Rise the Most Since 2023   *Germany* • Bund Yield Slides Below 3% as Iran Deal Hopes Cool Inflation Fears   *Global / Oil Market* • Iran and US Play Down Hopes for Imminent Breakthrough in War • Oil Market at ‘Tank Bottoms’ in Asia, and Europe Isn’t Far Behind, Warns Market Veteran Jeff Currie   *Israel* • Bank of Israel Resumes Easing Cycle as Expected   *Japan* • Japan’s Nikkei 225 Tops 65,000 for First Time as Oil Falls on Hormuz Reopening Hopes • Japan’s Takaichi Unveils $19 Billion Extra Budget, Reassures on Bond Issuance   *Malaysia* • Malaysia Producer Prices Grow the Most in Nearly 4 Years   *Mexico* • Mexico Posts Larger-Than-Expected Trade Surplus   *Nigeria* • Nigeria GDP Growth Moderates to 3.9% in Q1   *Singapore* • Singapore Reports Lower-Than-Expected Inflation for April at 1.8%, Revises Economic Growth Higher   *Slovenia* • Slovenia Tourist Arrivals Slow in April   *South Africa* • Moody’s Changes South Africa Credit Outlook to Positive • South Africa 10-Year Bond Yield at 1-Month Low   *Thailand* • Thailand Car Sales Rise 2.54% in April   *Turkey* • Turkey Economic Confidence Improves in May   *United Kingdom* • UK 10-Year Gilt Yields Sink Below 4.9%     *Jai Hind* Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai For more details- [ www.rudrashares.com/cef]

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Friday, 22 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75415.35 (+231.99) * Nifty 50: 23719.30 (+64.60) * Nifty bank: 54055.35 (+615.95) * BSE Bankex: 60,904.45 (+709.22)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 22-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -4440.47 DIIs: +6003.53   22-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu +989.15 Indxop +12055.12 Stkfut +4473.73 Stkopt +363.97 # Net F&O Position  +17881.97   Securities in F&O Ban for 25-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.08*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.44* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.25* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.36*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.65*   BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.84*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.35* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.04* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.28*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Belgium* * Belgium Business Sentiment Improves Slightly   *Canada* * Canada Producer Prices Rise More Than Expected * Canada Raw Materials Prices Rise 2.6% in April on Energy Surge * Canada Raw Materials Prices Soar 31.6% in April * Canada Retail Sales Set to Rise in April * Canada Small Business Confidence at 1-Year Low * Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada   *Croatia* * Croatia Jobless Rate Falls to 10-Month Low   *Denmark* * Danish Business Confidence Pulls Back from 1-Year High   *Ethiopia* * Ethiopia Inflation Rate Accelerates to 6-Month High in April   *Europe* * Puig plunges after Estée Lauder tie-up talks terminated; European stocks rise   *France* * France Business Climate Steady in May * France Manufacturing Sentiment Strengthens in May   *Germany* * German Bund Yields Retreat from 15-Year High * German Business Morale Slightly Up in May * Germany Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3%   *Greece* * Greece Current Account Deficit Narrows in March   *India* * India Bond Yields Steady Ahead of Auction   *Indonesia* * Indonesia Posts Largest Current Account Gap Since 2019   *Iceland* * Iceland Producer Prices Rise the Most In Over 3 Years   *Japan* * Japan core inflation cools to over four-year low, complicating BOJ rate hike path * SoftBank Group adds over $61 billion to market cap in two days as shares surge on AI-led optimism   *Latvia* * Latvia Unemployment Rate at 1-Year High   *Mexico* * Mexico Economic Activity Grows More Than Expected in March   *Morocco* * Morocco Inflation Rate Quickens to Over 1-Year High in April   *Poland* * Poland Industry Confidence at 3-Month High   *Taiwan* * Taiwan M2 Money Supply Rises to New High   *Turkey* * Turkey Business Morale Hits 3-Month High * Turkey Factory Capacity Usage at 5-Month High * Turkey Tourist Arrivals Fall in April * Turkey Trade Gap Narrows in April   *United Kingdom* * UK Gilt Yields on Track for Biggest Weekly Drop Since 2024 * UK Public Borrowing Above Expectations * UK Retail Sales Drop at Fastest Pace in Nearly a Year   *United States* * Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries * Dow jumps 300 points to record as Wall Street heads for winning week, Treasury yields ease * Treasury yields fall as investors digest week of bond market volatility * Treasury Yields Fall for 3rd Session * Trump defends DOJ fund after Senate Republicans push back * US 1-Year Inflation Outlook Revised Higher * US Consumer Sentiment Revised Lower to New Record Low * U.S. pushes its AI in China and Asia after Trump-Xi meeting   *Jai Hind* **Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai** For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Thursday, 21 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* *Closing Bell:* * Sensex: 75183.36(-135.03) * Nifty 50: 23654.70( -4.30) * Nifty bank: 53439.40(-122.80) * BSE Bankex: 60,195.23 (-144.74)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 21-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -1891.21 DIIs: +2492.42   21-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  *Data not received yet*   Securities in F&O Ban for 22-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.10*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.4* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.24* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.32*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.82*    BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.49*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.29* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.03* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Bulgaria* * Bulgaria Current Account Deficit Widens in March   *Eurozone* * Eurozone Consumer Confidence Better than Anticipated * Eurozone Construction Output Shrinks for 3rd Month   *Europe* * European markets reverse gains, satellite stocks soar * AI frenzy sees these European stocks gain over 100% this year in blockbuster rally   *Germany* * German Bund Yields Rise on Middle East Deadlock   *Mexico* * Mexico Retail Sales Growth Slows in March   *Portugal* * Portugal Current Account Swings to Surplus   *Rwanda* * Rwanda Lifts Key Policy Rate to 8.25%   *Slovenia* * Slovenia Consumer Morale Improves in May   *UAE* * UAE says new pipeline that will bypass Strait of Hormuz is nearly 50% complete   *United Kingdom* * UK Gilt Yields Pare Losses Amid Middle East Impasse and Weak PMI * UK Manufacturing Order Books Weakest Since 2020 * UK Private-Sector Activity Unexpectedly Contracts * UK-Gulf trade deal a ‘monumental achievement,’ Bahrain industry minister tells CNBC   *United States* * US Services Activity Slows * US Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022 * US Private Sector Growth Steady in May * Philadelphia Factory Activity Disappoints * US Building Permits Jump in April * US Initial Jobless Claims Inch Down * US Housing Starts Fall Less than Expected * Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakes * SpaceX is heavily reliant on Starlink for growth and profit as it marches toward Nasdaq listing * Retail investors get direct access to SpaceX IPO through major brokerage platforms * AMD to invest $10 billion in Taiwan’s AI industry to advance top-end chips * Treasury yields resume climb as traders monitor inflation risks, oil rises * Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country   *World / Corporate* * Stellantis unveils $70 billion turnaround plan, targets positive cash flow by 2028     *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Wednesday, 20 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* *Closing Bell:* * Sensex: 75318.39 (+117.54) * Nifty 50: 23659.00 (+41.00) * Nifty bank: 53562.20 (+153.05) * BSE Bankex: 60,339.97 (+168.13)   *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 20-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -1597.35 DIIs: +1968.35   20-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu -964.96 Indxop -10135.37 Stkfut -930.06 Stkopt -318.93 # Net F&O Position  -12349.32   Securities in F&O Ban for 21-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.07*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.41* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.24* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.32*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.83* BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.52*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.33* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.04* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Belgium* * Belgium consumer confidence hits a 13-month low.   *China* * China’s youth unemployment eases in April. * China confirms an order for 200 Boeing aircraft, calling aviation a key area for U.S. cooperation. * Alibaba says its new AI chip is three times more powerful as China accelerates domestic alternatives. * U.S. indicts four Chinese container manufacturers over alleged pandemic-era price-fixing cartel.   *Czechia* * Czechia producer prices rebound in April.   *Estonia* * Estonia producer prices rise in April.   *Eurozone* * Eurozone core inflation confirmed at 2.2%. * Eurozone inflation confirmed at the highest level since 2023.   *European Union* * EU clears a major hurdle to finalize a U.S. trade pact and avoid potential Trump tariff hikes. * European stocks rise as investors monitor UK inflation and elevated bond yields.   *Germany* * German producer inflation hits nearly a 3-year high.   *Hungary* * Hungary gross wage growth falls to a 3-month low.   *Iceland* * Central Bank of Iceland raises key rate to 7.75%.   *India* * India infrastructure output expands further. * India 10-year bond yield rises on higher US Treasury yields.   *Indonesia* * Bank Indonesia delivers first rate hike since 2024. * Indonesia loan growth strongest in 14 months.   *Iran* * Iran threatens to extend the conflict “beyond the region” if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks.   *Italy* * Italy construction output falls in March.   *Jordan* * Jordan industrial output rebounds in March.   *Luxembourg* * Luxembourg unemployment rate unchanged at 6.3%.   *Malaysia* * Malaysia trade surplus largest in nearly three years.   *Nigeria* * Nigeria keeps monetary policy unchanged.   *Russia* * Putin-Xi talks revive the stalled Russian gas pipeline project as Iran conflict concerns shake energy markets.   *South Africa* * South Africa retail trade rises more than expected. * South Africa 10-year bond yield remains elevated. * South Africa inflation rate hits over a 1½-year high.   *Taiwan* * Taiwan current account surplus more than doubles. * Taiwan export orders growth remains strong.   *United Kingdom* * UK gilt yields fall as inflation slows. * UK producer inflation beats forecasts. * UK core inflation falls to the lowest level in nearly five years. * UK inflation rate falls to the lowest level in a year. * UK inflation eases to 2.8% in April, though analysts expect the slowdown to be temporary.   *United States* * Mortgage rates in the US continue to rise: MBA. * Global stocks remain under pressure amid correction fears despite record-setting rallies. * Oil prices slump after Trump’s comments, though analysts continue warning about supply tightness. * Fintech firm Mercury reaches a $5.2 billion valuation after a fresh funding round, up 49% in 14 months.   *Global / Geopolitical* * Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers prepare to strike after wage talks collapse, pressuring shares.     *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Tuesday, 19 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75200.85( -114.19) * Nifty 50: 23618.00(-31.95) * Nifty bank: 53409.15 (-127.85) * BSE Bankex: 60,171.84 (-126.13)     *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 19-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -2457.49 DIIs: +3801.68   19-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu -998.63 Indxop -27251.04 Stkfut -1878.64 Stkopt +85.94 # Net F&O Position  -30042.37   Securities in F&O Ban for 20-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.11*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.37* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.23* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.32*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.82* BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.48*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.30* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.03* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Canada* • Building Permits Rebound Sharply in March • Inflation Rate Undershoots Expectations   *Ecuador* • Trade Surplus Shrinks in March   *Eurozone* • Trade Surplus Plunges in March as Exports Slump   *European Markets* • UK Unemployment Rises • Germany Kicks Off Uniper Privatization   *Georgia* • Trade Deficit Narrows in April   *Hong Kong* • Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.7%   *India* • Indian Stock Exchange CEO Says Domestic Investors Saved Markets from ‘Freefall’   *Japan* • Industrial Output Falls Slightly Less than Initially Thought • 10-Year Yield Climbs After Strong GDP Growth   *Malaysia* • Food Inflation Edges Higher • Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months   *Moldova* • Producer Inflation Eases in April   *NATO / Sweden* • Sweden Announces $4 Billion Defense Investment; Saab Pops 5%   *Portugal* • Producer Inflation Highest Since 2023   *South Africa* • 10-Year Bond Yield Hovers Around 2-Week High   *Spain* • Trade Shortfall Narrows in March   *United Kingdom* • Gilts Steady as Investors Digest Weak Jobs Data • Employment Rises Most in 8 Months • Total Pay Growth Above Expectations • Payroll Employment Falls Most Since 2020 • Wage Growth Slows to Over 5-Year Low   *United States* • Blackstone Commits $5 Billion to AI Infrastructure Venture Using Google AI Chips • S&P 500 Falls for Third Day as Chip Stocks Continue to Decline, High Yields Threaten Bull Market • Treasury Yields Rise with 30-Year Rate Touching Levels Not Seen Since 2023 • Japan, China Lead Foreign Government Retreat from U.S. Treasurys as Iran War Stokes Currency Fears   *Germany* • Bund Yields Steady Near Multi-Year Highs   *Jai Hind* Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai For more details- www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Monday, 18 May 2026     *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75315.04 (+77.05) * Nifty 50: 23649.95 (+6.45) * Nifty bank: 53537.00(-173.35) * BSE Bankex: 60,297.97 (-191.37)     *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 18-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: +2813.69 DIIs: +2682.12   18-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu +1001.96 Indxop +7747.38 Stkfut -579.04 Stkopt -199.01 # Net F&O Position  -7971.29   Securities in F&O Ban for 19-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL   10 Yr Bond Yield *7.14*   NIFTY 50 P/E. *20.45* NIFTY 50 P/B. *3.24* NIFTY 50 Div Yield *1.32*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.83* BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.52*                                                                            S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.33* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.04* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23*   *WORLD ECONOMY* *Azerbaijan* * Azerbaijan GDP Grows 0.2% in January-April   *Belarus* * Belarus Industrial Decline Eases in January-April   *Brazil* * Brazil IBC-Br Falls More Than Expected in March   *Bulgaria* * Bulgaria Inflation Rate Rises Near 3-Year High   *Chile* * Chile Posts Widest Current Account Surplus Since 2008   *China* * China 10Y Yield Returns to 3-Week Low * China’s economy loses steam in April as retail sales hit 40-month low * White House touts deals on soybeans, rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, China talks up tariff cuts   *Europe* * European markets rebound after Trump threatens Iran   *Germany* * German Bund Yields Retreat as Oil Prices Fall * German Bund Yields Surge to 2011 Levels on Inflation Worries   *G7* * G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Hormuz closure   *Indonesia* * Indonesia 10-Year Yield Rises to Near 3-Week High    *Israel* * Israel Unemployment Rate at 3-Month High   *Japan* * Japan 10Y Yield Scales Fresh 29-Year High   *Mongolia* * Mongolia Q1 GDP Growth Strongest in 2 Years   *Romania* * Romania Current Account Deficit Shrinks in March   *Russia* * Russia Current Account Surplus Narrows   *South Korea* * Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor deal   *Thailand* * Thai Economy Expands More Than Expected   *Turkey* * Turkey Consumer Confidence at 14-Month High   *United Kingdom* * Britain’s prospective next PM tries to placate bond markets after sell-off, gilts steady * UK Gilt Yields Dip Below 5.1% as Oil Prices Retreat * UK 10-Year Gilt Yields Hit Fresh 18-Year High * UK 10Y Bond Yield Hits Near 18-year High   *United States* * Meta layoffs starting this week stress harsh AI reality inside Zuckerberg’s company * NextEra Energy to buy Dominion in deal that unites two key players in race to power AI data centers * NY Fed Services Index Signals Slower Contraction in May * Oil prices fall after Iran media report that U.S. proposed temporary oil sanctions waiver * Trump drops $10 billion lawsuit against IRS * US Homebuilder Sentiment Beats Forecasts   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Friday, 15 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75237.99(-160.73) * Nifty 50: 23643.50    (-46.10) * Nifty bank: 53710.35(-418.60) * BSE Bankex: 60,489.34(-471.98) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 15-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: +1329.17 DIIs: -1958.82 15-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  +1393.18 Indxop  -2133.48 Stkfut   -1198.43 Stkopt  -31.71 # Net F&O Position  -1970.44 Securities in F&O Ban for 18-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.064* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.6* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.2* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.4*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.8*   BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.6*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.36* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.03* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.30* *WORLD ECONOMY* *China* • China Current Account Surplus Widens in Q1 2026 *India* • India Trade Deficit Rises to April Record • India Unemployment Rate Rises to 6-Month High *South Africa* • South African Rand at Over 1-Week Low *Ireland* • Ireland Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply in March *Israel* • Israel Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 1.9% in April *Poland* • Poland’s Trade Deficit Shrinks in March • Poland Current Account Shortfall Shrinks in March *Romania* • Romania Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged as Expected *Germany* • Germany 10Y Bond Yield Hits Near 15-year High *Canada* • Foreign Investment in Canadian Securities Slows Sharply • Canada 10Y Bond Yield Hits 22-month High • Canada Factory Sales Growth Revised Slightly Down *United States* • NY Manufacturing Activity Rises the Most in Over 4 Years • US Industrial Output Growth at 14-Month High • US Manufacturing Output Rises Most in 14 Months • Treasury Yields March Higher on Inflation Concerns • Dollar at Nearly 1-Month High *Australia* • Australia 10Y Bond Yield Hits 6-week High *Brazil* • Brazil Industrial Confidence Rises in May *Global Commodities & Shipping* • Oil Heads for Strong Weekly Gain • Baltic Dry Index Retreats *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Thursday, 14 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 75398.72    (+789.74) * Nifty 50: 23689.60    (+277.00) * Nifty bank: 54128.95    (+672.80) * BSE Bankex: 60,961.32    (+740.77) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 14-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: +187.46 DIIs: +684.33 14-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  +1912.52 Indxop  -6656.94 Stkfut   +386.84 Stkopt  -1752.97 # Net F&O Position  -6110.55 Securities in F&O Ban for 15-05-2026: KAYNES SAIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.02* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.61* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.24* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.31*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.85*   BANK NIFTY 50 P/E *13.66*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.40* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.04* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.22* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Canada* * Canada Wholesale Trade Rises More Than Expected *China* * China New Yuan Loans Unexpectedly Contract * Trump-Xi summit revives China tech rally hopes as U.S. reportedly clears Nvidia H200 sales * Chinese companies are ramping up homegrown AI chips, even if Nvidia is coming back *Cuba* * Cuba says oil and diesel supplies have run dry under U.S. sanctions *Europe* * European markets open higher as politics dominates the news agenda *Germany* * German Bund Yield Eases But Remains Near Multi-Year Highs *India* * India Wholesale Price Inflation Highest Since 2022 *Iran / India* * Iran war fallout forces Singapore Airlines-backed Air India to cancel 27% of international flights *Ireland* * Ireland Inflation Highest Since 2024 *Kazakhstan* * Kazakhstan Jobless Rate Edges Down to 4.5% *Palestine* * Palestine Consumer Prices Fall in April *Russia* * Russian Trade Surplus Rises to 2-Year High *Saudi Arabia* * Saudi Arabia Inflation Eases Slightly in April * Saudi Arabia Wholesale Inflation Steady in April *Singapore* * Iran war fallout forces Singapore Airlines-backed Air India to cancel 27% of international flights *Slovakia* * Slovakia Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High *South Africa* * South Africa Mining Output Growth Misses Forecasts *Spain* * Spain Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3.2% in April *Uganda* * Uganda Keeps Policy Rate at 9.75% *United Kingdom* * UK Gilt Yield Dips Despite Political Risks * UK Gilt Yield Nears 2008 High on Leadership Uncertainty * UK Trade Gap Widens to Largest Since 2022 * UK Manufacturing Output Unexpectedly Rises in March * UK Industrial Output Falls Less Than Expected * UK Economy Grows 0.6% in Q1 2026 * UK Q4 Construction Orders Decline in Q1 *United States* * US Business Inventories Rise More than Expected * US Initial Jobless Claims Above Forecasts * US Retail Sales Rise as Expected in April * Dow surges 300 points to retake 50,000 level as Cisco shares jump *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Wednesday, 13 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 74608.98    (+49.74) * Nifty 50: 23412.60    (+33.05) * Nifty bank: 53456.15    (-99.05) * BSE Bankex: 60,220.55    (-112.15) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 13-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -4703.15 DIIs: +5869.05 13-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -127.58 Indxop  -5752.22 Stkfut   +2079.17 Stkopt  +422.71 # Net F&O Position  -3377.93 Securities in F&O Ban for 14-05-2026: SAIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.05* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.33* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.21* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.33*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.82*                                                                          BANK NIFTY 50 P/B. *13.49* S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.18* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Belgium* * Belgium Trade Surplus soars to record high *Brazil* * Brazil Retail Sales rise more than expected in March *Cyprus* * Cyprus GDP Growth lowest since 2021 *Euro Area* * Euro Area GDP Annual Growth Rate confirmed at 0.8% in Q1 * Eurozone Employment grows as expected * Eurozone Industrial Output rises less than expected *Germany* * Bund Yield holds near 15-year high on ECB rate hike bets * German Current Account Surplus shrinks in March *Global & Corporate Updates* * Asia markets mixed as investors watch Trump-Xi meeting and Iran tensions * China’s Tencent sees boost from gaming and AI demand despite weaker-than-expected revenue * European markets rise, UK gilts volatile as pressure mounts on PM Starmer * Oil price spike turmoil far from over, IEA says as inventories are depleted at “record pace” * Samsung Electronics pares $66 billion rout as Seoul moves to calm strike fears * SoftBank Group posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet *Ireland* * Ireland Property Price Inflation lowest since 2024 *Portugal* * Portugal’s Inflation highest since September 2023 *United Kingdom* * European markets rise, UK gilts volatile as pressure mounts on PM Starmer * UK Gilt Yield back to 18-year high on leadership contest fear *United States* * Dow falls as wholesale prices jump, Nasdaq pushed higher by renewed chip stock rally * US 10-Year Treasury Note reaches July-highs * US Mortgage Rates tick up to five-week high * US Producer Prices rise the most since 2022 * Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022 *Zambia* * Central Bank of Zambia lowers interest rates *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Tuesday, 12 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 74559.24    (-1,456.04) * Nifty 50: 23379.55    (-436.30) * Nifty bank: 53555.20(-884.70) * BSE Bankex: 60,332.70(-1,042.54) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 12-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -1959.39 DIIs: +7990.32 12-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  *Data not received yet* Securities in F&O Ban for 13-05-2026: SAIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.04* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.3* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.2* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.33*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.83*                                                                          BANK NIFTY 50 P/E. *13.52* S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.17* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.00* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.23* *WORLD ECONOMY* **Asia* * India Inflation Rises Less Than Expected * India’s inflation in April rises for sixth straight month, but undershoots estimates * Asia’s trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting — its fastest growing stock markets * Asia markets trade mixed as investors weigh Trump’s ceasefire warning * Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi *Europe* * German Investor Sentiment Improves in May * Eurozone Investor Morale Higher Than Expected * Bund Yields Near 15-Year High on ECB Rate Hike Bets * Italy Industrial Output Rises More than Expected * European stocks fall, sterling and UK banks slide on political turmoil * UK Gilt Yields at 18-Year High on Political and Inflation Risks *Latin America* * Mexico Industrial Output Falls in March *North America* * Treasury Yields Approach June Highs Again * US Energy Inflation Highest Since 2022 * US Core CPI Rises More Than Expected * US Consumer Prices Rise 0.6% in April * US Core Inflation Rises to 7-Month High * US Inflation Rate Above Forecasts * US Private Sector Job Growth Holds Steady in Late April * US Small Business Optimism Stagnates in April * EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion takeover bid, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’ *Africa* * South Africa Factory Output Rebounds in March *Eastern Europe* * Serbia Inflation Rate Hits 8-Month High *Technology & Social Media* * EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by RUDRA SHARES Vande Mataram Monday, 11 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 76015.28    (-1,312.91) * Nifty 50: 23815.85    (-360.30) * Nifty bank: 54439.90(    -870.65) * BSE Bankex: 61,375.24(-978.58) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 11-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -8437.56 DIIs: +5939.65 11-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -1685.41 Indxop  -3179.62 Stkfut   -1217.11 Stkopt  -318.31 # Net F&O Position  -6400.45 Securities in F&O Ban for 12-05-2026: SAIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.03* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.68* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.26* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.3*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.86*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.56* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.08* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.21* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Global Markets & Corporate Updates* • Brent Oil Tops $103 after Trump Dismisses Iran’s Peace Proposal Response • From Singapore to Brussels, the World Eyes Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes from Afar • Nintendo Plunges 8% after Switch 2 Price Hike and Weak Sales Forecast • OpenAI to Give EU Access to New Cyber Model but Anthropic Still Holding Out on Mythos *China* • China Inflation Beats Estimates in April as Iran War Drives Producer Prices to Three-Year Highs *Denmark* • Current Account Surplus Widens in March *El Salvador* • Inflation Rate at Highest Since 2023 *Europe* • European Markets Lower as Iran Peace Talks Stall and Defense Stocks Slide *Greece* • Industrial Output Climbs to 20-Month High *India* • India 10Y Bond Yield Climbs to 1-Month High *Lithuania* • Inflation Rate Highest Since 2023 *Malaysia* • Retail Sales Growth Slows to 7.5% *Malta* • Trade Gap Shrinks in March *Mexico* • Car Output Rises for 2nd Straight Month *Moldova* • Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month High *Mongolia* • Trade Surplus Widens in April *Norway* • Producer Inflation Highest Since 2022 *Romania* • Trade Deficit Largest in 5 Months *Slovenia* • Industrial Output Rebounds in March *South Korea* • South Korea’s Kospi Hits Fresh Record as Asia Markets Trade Mixed amid Oil Surge and Iran Risks *Turkey* • Retail Sales Hit Over 2-Year High *United Kingdom* • UK Gilt Yields Rise on Inflation Fears and Political Uncertainty • UK Gilt Yields Surge on Political Risks and US-Iran Standoff *United States* • Existing Home Sales Rebound Less than Expected • S&P 500 Touches Fresh Record Highs; Micron Leads Nvidia and Chipmakers Higher *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Friday, 08 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 77328.19    (-516.33) * Nifty 50: 24176.15    (-150.50) * Nifty bank: 55310.55(    -736.85) * BSE Bankex: 62,353.82    (-745.21) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 08-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -4110.60 DIIs: +6748.13 08-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -2277.76 Indxop  +2968.34 Stkfut   -4191.16 Stkopt  -727.25 # Net F&O Position  -4227.83 Securities in F&O Ban for 11-05-2026: NIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *6.96* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *21* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.31* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.29*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.89*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.93* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.15* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.19* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Americas* * Canada Employment Unexpectedly Falls in April * Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 6-Month High * US Non Farm Payrolls Beat Forecasts Again * US Wage Growth Slightly Below Forecasts * US Wholesale Inventory Growth Revised Slightly Down * U.S. payrolls increased 115,000 in April, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% *Asia* * Mongolia Inflation Rate Hits Over 2-Year High * Taiwan Trade Surplus Misses Expectations *Europe* * Albania Annual Inflation Climbs Further to 2.8% * Austria Industrial Output Rises in March * Bulgaria Construction Output Growth Slows in March * Bulgaria Consumer Mood Falls to 3-Year Low * Bulgaria Industrial Output Hits Over 3-Year High * Bulgaria Retail Sales Growth Hits Near 5-Year High * Bund Yields Slightly Up as ECB Rate Hike Expectations Strengthen * Croatia Producer Inflation Highest Since 2023 * Croatia Trade Deficit Largest Since 2024 * European stocks edge lower amid Trump’s EU tariff threats * Greece Inflation Rate Picks Up to Over 3-Year High * Hungary Inflation Rate Picks Up to 2.1% * Iceland Trade Deficit Hits a Record High * Norway Manufacturing Output Hits 11-Month High * Portugal Trade Deficit Widens on Record Imports * Slovakia Industrial Production Falls at Softer Pace * Spain Industrial Output Rebounds in March * Swiss Consumer Morale Better than Expected * UK Gilt Yields Dip Amid Political and Geopolitical Uncertainty * UK Gilt Yields Fall as PM Starmer Vows to Stay *Africa* * Angola Inflation Rate Slows Further to Near 3-Year Low * Mauritius Inflation Rate Quickens to 3.6% in April * Tanzania Inflation Rate Speeds Up to Near 3-Year High *Russia & CIS* * Russia Federal Budget Gap Soars in January-April *Global Markets & Geopolitics* * Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal ‘today’ * Oil prices stable as Trump insists ceasefire still intact after U.S.-Iran exchange fire * Stocks rise on strong jobs report and Iran deal hopes, S&P 500 heads for 6th winning week in a row * Trump is going to China hoping to talk trade. Iran may steal the show * U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details- https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Thursday, 07 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 77844.52(    -114.00) * Nifty 50: 24326.65    (-4.30) * Nifty bank: 56047.40    (+66.35) * BSE Bankex: 63,099.03    (+46.18) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 07-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -340.89 DIIs: +441.07 07-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -177.40 Indxop  -7283.68 Stkfut   -2732.05 Stkopt  -5.82 # Net F&O Position  -10198.95 Securities in F&O Ban for 08-05-2026: NIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *6.93* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *21.16* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.33* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.28*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.91*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *21.07* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.17* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.18* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Asia / Southeast Asia*  • Asian Development Bank Announces $70 Billion Push for Energy & Digital Infrastructure *Brazil*  • Brazil Industrial Output Extends Growth Streak *Cyprus*  • Cyprus Inflation Nears 2-Year High *Czech Republic*  • Czech Central Bank Keeps Key Rate Unchanged at 3.5% *Denmark*  • Maersk Shares Fall as CEO Warns Iran War Impact May Intensify *Eurozone*  • Eurozone Retail Sales Fall for Third Straight Month *Germany*  • Germany New Car Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month *Iran* • Iran War Raises Concerns Over Jet Fuel Shortages in Asia & Europe • Oil Markets Remain Focused on Strait of Hormuz Risks *Israel* • Israel Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 2.8% in March *Japan*  • Japan’s Nikkei 225 Crosses 62,000 for the First Time *Mexico*  • Mexico Inflation Eases in April as Forecast *North Macedonia*  • North Macedonia Inflation Hits Over 2½-Year High *Serbia*  • Serbia Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady *Ukraine*  • Ukraine Inflation Climbs to 5-Month High *United Kingdom*  • Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Pauses Activism Against 9 UK Funds After Herald Deal *United States* • Oil Slips Below $100 Amid Focus on Strait of Hormuz Risks • S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as Oil Prices Continue Pullback • US 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls to 2-Week Low • US Construction Spending Rises More than Expected • US Initial Jobless Claims Rise Less than Expected • US Job Cuts Jump to 3-Month High • US Productivity Growth Slows Below Estimates • Used Car Prices in the US Decline in April   *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: https://www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram **Wednesday, 06 May 2026** *INDIAN DATA* *Closing Bell:* * Sensex: 77958.52    (+940.73) * Nifty 50: 24330.95    (+298.15) * Nifty bank: 55981.05    (+1,434.00) * BSE Bankex: 63,052.85    (+1,621.81) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 06-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -5834.90 DIIs: +6836.87 06-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  +684.79 Indxop  -1310.15 Stkfut   +729.68 Stkopt  -21.44 # Net F&O Position  +82.88 Securities in F&O Ban for 07-05-2026: NIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *6.90* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *21.21* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.33* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.28*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.91*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *21.52* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.18* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.18* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Global Markets & Equities* * US stocks hit fresh record highs; Dow surges 600 points amid easing oil prices * Canada’s TSX rises; futures gain on Middle East peace optimism * Brazil’s Ibovespa advances as oil declines on US–Iran deal hopes * South Korea’s Kospi crosses 7,000, led by strong rally in Samsung * Brazil private sector growth reaches over 1-year high *Commodities & Energy* * Oil prices fall on hopes of a US–Iran nuclear deal * US crude inventories decline, but less than expected * Gold jumps 3% and silver surges over 6% as geopolitical tensions ease *Currencies & Bonds* * South Korean Won strengthens by 1.46% * Pound hits over two-month high; Euro gains on deal optimism * US 10-year Treasury yield drops sharply from 9-month highs *Economic Data & Indicators* * US private sector adds highest number of jobs in over a year * US mortgage applications decline for the second consecutive week * Canada Ivey PMI shows strong expansion * Egypt inflation cools to 14.9% in April * National Bank of Poland keeps interest rates unchanged *Corporate & Sector Highlights* * Novo Nordisk shares rise 7% as Wegovy pill sales beat expectations * AMD jumps post earnings; Nvidia partners with Corning on major AI-driven fiber deal *Geopolitics & Global Developments* * Progress in US–Iran deal lifts global sentiment and reduces oil risk premium * US pauses shipping security move in Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic progress * China urges Iran to avoid conflict and reopen Hormuz ahead of Trump-Xi summit * Global watchdog flags risks from $2 trillion private credit boom *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more insights: www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Tuesday, 05 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* * Sensex: 77017.79(    -251.61) * Nifty 50: 24032.80(    -86.50) * Nifty bank: 54547.05    (-331.45) * BSE Bankex: 61,431.04(-361.25) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 05-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: -3621.58 DIIs: +2602.62 05-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -871.52 Indxop  -27166.29 Stkfut   -674.56 Stkopt  -382.10 # Net F&O Position  -29094.47 Securities in F&O Ban for 06-05-2026: NIL  10 Yr Bond Yield *7.01* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *20.95* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.29* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.3*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.86*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.91* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.13* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.19* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Australia* * 10Y Yield Falls Despite Reserve Bank of Australia Hike *Canada* * Imports Fall in March * Exports Jump to Over One-Year High * Private Sector Nears Stabilization * Services Activity Falls Less in April *Denmark* * Faces Data Center Reckoning Amid Grid Strain *Europe* * Markets Edge Higher as Iran War Concerns Weigh on Sentiment *France* * Budget Deficit Narrows in Q1 2026 *Germany* * European Central Bank Rate Hike Expectations Keep Bund Yields Elevated *Indonesia* * 10-Year Yield Edges Lower on Strong Growth, Low Inflation *North Macedonia* * Holds Rates Amid Heightened Uncertainty * Trade Gap Smallest Since 2021 *Philippines* * 10Y Bond Yield Hits 3.5-Year High *Romania* * Producer Inflation Rises Faster in March *Serbia* * Producer Prices Rise the Most Since 2023 *Singapore* * Retail Sales Growth Eases in March *Slovenia* * Trade Deficit Widens *South Africa* * 10-Year Bond Yield at 1-Month High *Spain* * Tourist Arrivals Hit Peak for March *Switzerland* * Inflation Hits 16-Month High * 10-Year Bond Yield Little Changed *Sweden* * EQT AB Sweetens Intertek Group Bid to $12 Billion *Uganda* * Business Confidence Eases to 3-Month Low *United Kingdom* * Car Sales Rise the Most Since 2019 * Gilt Yields Surge Amid Rate Hike Expectations *United States* * Economic Sentiment Weakens Further * New Home Sales Jump 7.4% in March * Services Activity Inches Down as Expected * Private Sector Activity Grows Less than Initially Thought * Building Permits Revised Down * Exports Hit New Record in March * Trade Deficit Widens in March * Ford Motor Company Advances Secret EV Unit Strategy * Nasdaq Composite Hits Record High on Oil Pullback & Strong Earnings *Global / Commodities & Logistics* * Oil Prices Fall as Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite UAE Attacks * A.P. Moller – Maersk Reports Safe Strait of Hormuz Transit Under U.S. Protection * LMI at 4-Year High as Transport Costs Surge *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details: www.rudrashares.com/cef

Evening Update & Global News Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES* Vande Mataram Monday, 04 May 2026 *INDIAN DATA* *Closing Bell:* * Sensex: 77269.40    (+355.90) * Nifty 50: 24119.30    (+121.75) * Nifty bank: 54878.50    (+15.15) * BSE Bankex: 61,792.29    (+85.41) *INVESTOR'S MOOD* 04-05-2026: Prov Cash fig. in crs:  FIIs: +2835.62 DIIs: +4764.16 04-05-2026: FIIs F&O fig. in crs:  Indxfu  -1271.12 Indxop  +4635.58 Stkfut   +826.35 Stkopt  -975.57 # Net F&O Position  +3215.24 Securities in F&O Ban for 05-05-2026: NIL 10 Yr Bond Yield *7.02* NIFTY 50 P/E.   *21.03* NIFTY 50 P/B.   *3.3* NIFTY 50 Div Yield  *1.29*       BANK NIFTY 50 P/B *1.87*                                                                          S&P BSE Sensex P/E. *20.97* S&P BSE Sensex P/B. *4.14* S&P BSE Sensex Div Yield *1.19* *WORLD ECONOMY* *Brazil* * Factory Activity Rebounds to 1-Year High *Czech Republic* * Manufacturing Growth Highest in 4 Years *Denmark* * Faces Data Center Reckoning Amid Grid Strain Concerns *Euro Area* * Factory Activity Near 4-Year High *France* * Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022 *Germany* * Factory Growth Revised Slightly Higher * Bund Yields Rise on ECB Rate Hike Expectations *Greece* * Factory Activity Growth Softens to 7-Month Low *India* * Coal Usage Surges Amid Extreme Heat & Iran War Supply Pressures *Italy* * Manufacturing Growth Hits 4-Year High *Jordan* * Producer Price Deflation Eases *Kazakhstan* * Current Account Deficit Widens in Q1 *South Korea* * Stocks Hit Fresh Record, Extending Historic Rally *Mexico* * Manufacturing Confidence Edges Up *Nigeria* * Private Sector Activity Expands Faster *Poland* * Manufacturing Sector Remains in Contraction *Portugal* * Industrial Output Growth Hits 7-Month High *South Africa* * Factory Activity Returns to Growth (Absa) *Spain* * Factory Activity Surprises on the Upside *Turkey* * Inflation Hits 6-Month High; Producer Inflation at 17-Month High * Factory Activity Contracts Most in 1.5 Years *United Kingdom* * 10-Year Gilt Yields Near 2008 Highs on Rate Hike Expectations *United States* * Factory Orders Rise More than Expected * 10-Year Treasury Yields Approach 4-Week Highs * Yields Edge Higher on Strong Data & Middle East Developments * Donald Trump Signals Action on Strait of Hormuz Shipping *Global / Corporate Highlights* * OPEC+ Announces Output Increase * Strait of Hormuz Tensions Impact Global Trade Routes * Elon Musk Contacts Greg Brockman Before Trial Settlement Talks * eBay Surges After Ryan Cohen Comments on GameStop Strategy *Jai Hind* *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* For more details  www.rudrashares.com/cef