- The S&P 500 slipped overnight on reports that Chinese officials have warned they won't compromise on difficult trade issues, though negotiators are expected to hold a call on Friday.
- The Indian rupee settled marginally lower at 70.92 against the US dollar.
- Several Indian companies are set to announce quarterly earnings results over the next two days, while Jindal Saw reported higher net profit but lower revenue in the second quarter versus the same period last year.