Richard Fargose

Richard is an independent financial journalist who tracks financial markets and macroeconomic developments

Asian Equities Rally on Signs of Progress in US-Iran Negotiations

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM IST

Asian Markets Turn Risk-On Despite Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 27, 2026 at 2:04 AM IST

Kagenmi

India’s $700 Billion Forex Reserve Cushion Masks Weakening Intervention Firepower

Falling FX assets and rising forward dollar liabilities erode deployable reserves.

Richard Fargose

May 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM IST

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Asia Stocks Surge on Hopes of Hormuz Reopening

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 25, 2026 at 1:58 AM IST

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Rupee Stages Sharp Rebound as RBI Intervention Turns Sentiment

After nearly touching 97 per dollar earlier this week, the rupee reeled back into the 95 territory as RBI intervention coincided with improving sentiment around the Iran truce.

Richard Fargose

May 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM IST

Asia Stocks Advance as Investors Track West Asia Diplomacy

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 22, 2026 at 1:56 AM IST

Asia Markets Rise as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 21, 2026 at 2:04 AM IST

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Asian Markets Turn Risk-Off as Iran Fears and Rising Yields Weigh

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 20, 2026 at 2:04 AM IST

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Asian Markets Cautiously Risk-On as Trump Delays Iran Strike

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 19, 2026 at 2:03 AM IST

White House

Asian Markets Turn Risk-Off as Iran Tensions Push Oil Above $110

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM IST

Asian Markets Trade Lower as Investors Track Trump-Xi Summit

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM IST

White House

Cautious Mood Prevails as Investors Track Trump-Xi Summit, Iran Risks

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM IST

White House

Asian Markets Mixed; Trump-Xi Talks in Focus as Middle East Tensions Persist

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM IST

Asian Markets Rise Despite Fresh US-Iran Ceasefire Concerns

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

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Asian Equities Waver Amid Fresh West Asia Geopolitical Risks

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM IST

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Fragile Ceasefire Keeps Markets on Edge Amid Fresh Hostilities

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM IST

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Risk Appetite Returns on Signs of US-Iran Breakthrough

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 7, 2026 at 1:47 AM IST

Kagenmi

Asia Rallies in Risk-On Mood as Oil Falls, Diplomacy Gains Traction

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM IST

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Markets on Edge as Hormuz Conflict Reignites Volatility

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM IST

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Asia Mixed With Cautious Risk-on as Oil Steadies, Hormuz Tensions Ease

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

May 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM IST

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The Bureau

Benchmarks End Lower, Post Monthly Losses Amid US-Iran Uncertainty

India Cuts Monsoon Rain Forecast to 90%

RBI Says Bond Yields May Face Upward Pressure If Global Easing Stalls

Cash Growth Outpaces Economy as Currency in Circulation Rises Nearly 12%

Large-Ticket Frauds Drive Sharp Rise in Bank Fraud Value Despite Fewer Cases: RBI Report

RBI to Sharpen Focus on Neutral Rate in Wider Policy Modelling Push

RBI to Transfer Record ₹2.87 Trillion Surplus To Govt, CRB Buffer Set Lower at 6.5%

Flawed Design, Poor Planning Make Extreme Heat Conditions Worse For Indian Cities

Learning to Shoot: I Tried to Fly Before I Could Walk