Stock Market Impact: The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) jumped 4 points to exceed 23, its highest intraday level since 7 April, driven by President Donald Trump’s remarks that the United States would need to respond after Iran shot down a U.S. helicopter. The index later retreated to around 20 as equity markets recovered.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Chipmaker equities experienced sell‑offs earlier in the session, contributing to the initial volatility spike.
Investment Flows: No specific FDI/FPI measures mentioned.
Interest Rates, Inflation, Liquidity: No related actions reported.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: No fiscal or monetary policy announcements cited.
