Richard Fargose

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

Asia Rises Despite Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Higher Oil Prices

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

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Asia Shares Gain as Chip Rally Extends, Oil Slips on Easing Iran Fears

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM IST

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Asian Markets Edge Higher as Easing Oil Lifts Sentiment

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

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Markets Mixed as Softer US Payrolls Boost Fed Pause Hopes

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM IST

Risk-off Mood Grips Asia as Chip Selloff Outweighs Easing Oil Prices

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM IST

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Risk appetite mixed as AI rally offsets lingering Middle East tensions

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM IST

Kagenmi

Asian Markets Mixed as Easing Us-Iran Tensions Offset Caution

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 30, 2026 at 2:23 AM IST

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Asian Markets Cautious as West Asia Conflict Clouds Sentiment

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 29, 2026 at 1:59 AM IST

Kagenmi

The RBI has Delayed Tightening Without Abandoning it

Falling crude has eased pressure for rate hikes, but inflation risks persist, giving the RBI more time without changing its eventual policy path.

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Richard Fargose

June 26, 2026 at 5:20 AM IST

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Asia Equities Mixed; AI Spend Anxiety Trumps Iran Peace Progress

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 25, 2026 at 2:20 AM IST

iStock.com

Asia equities mixed as AI spending fears overshadow diplomatic progress with Iran

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 24, 2026 at 2:29 AM IST

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Asia Edges Higher as Iran Sanctions Relief Eases Energy Concerns

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM IST

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Risk-On Mood Holds as Hormuz Reopens, Though Geopolitical Risks Linger

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 19, 2026 at 2:07 AM IST

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Asian Markets Mixed as Hawkish Fed Offsets Relief From US-Iran Deal

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM IST

Federal Reserve

Asian Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of Fed as Geopolitical Risks Ease

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 17, 2026 at 2:14 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Asia Markets Mixed as Iran Deal Eases Risk Premium but Investors Await Details

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 16, 2026 at 1:33 AM IST

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Risk-On Rally Sweeps Asia as US-Iran Accord Raises Hopes of Regional Stability

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM IST

Kagenmi

RBI Can Cushion the Rupee, But West Asia Still Holds the Trigger

The rupee may avoid a slide towards 100 for now, but RBI measures cannot fully offset oil shocks, war risk and India’s external deficit.

Richard Fargose

June 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM IST

Oil Slides, Equities Jump on Optimism Over US-Iran Peace Accord

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM IST

Risk-Off Mood Deepens as Fresh US-Iran Strikes Lift Oil, Inflation Fears

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

June 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM IST

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The Bureau

India June CPI Highest Since December 2024 as Food Inflation Tops 5%

Trump says Hormuz open for non-Iranian ships, but for a fee

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Asia Rises Despite Escalating US-Iran Conflict and Higher Oil Prices

Equity MF Inflows Revive in June; Debt Withdrawals Keep Overall Flows Negative

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Brent jumps above $76 as US strikes Iran, sanctions return

India’s Water Crisis Is the Price of Years of Policy Neglect

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

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