Richard Fargose

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

Risk Appetite Wavers After Nvidia Slide and Iran Talks Stall

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

February 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM IST

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Asian Stocks Rally as AI Optimism Drives Risk On Mood

The Morning Edge

Here’s your quick read to start the day: a chatty, no-fuss look at overnight moves, the big story, what’s on the docket, and the tickers you need to watch.

Richard Fargose

February 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM IST

Geopolitics, RBI Seen Anchoring Dollar/Rupee at 90–91 by March-End: Poll

The rupee is seen ending March near 90.40, with RBI intervention and weak FDI flows limiting appreciation despite seasonal support.

Richard Fargose

February 25, 2026 at 6:28 AM IST

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Tech Surge Lifts Sentiment, All Eyes on Trump’s Speech

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 25, 2026 at 1:41 AM IST

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Risk Aversion Returns to Asia Amid Trump Tariff Warning

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 24, 2026 at 1:42 AM IST

Asian Shares Gain on Tariff Ruling Relief, Uncertainty Persists

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 23, 2026 at 1:28 AM IST

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Asian Markets Mixed as Iran Tensions and Hawkish Fed Weigh on Sentiment

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 20, 2026 at 1:33 AM IST

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Risk-On Mood Lifts Asia, Though Fed and Oil Risks Linger

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 19, 2026 at 1:34 AM IST

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Asia Edges Higher Amid AI Volatility and Easing Oil Prices

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM IST

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Asian markets steady as softer US inflation tempers volatility

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Asian Markets Retreat as AI Jitters Trigger Risk-Off Shift

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM IST

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SBI’s Reset Took Years. Markets Took Longer.

India’s largest lender repaired its balance sheet and rebuilt profitability well before investors were willing to re-rate the stock.

Richard Fargose

February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM IST

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Asia Stocks Shrug Off Fed Rate Jitters; Japan Leads Rally

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Asia Rallies Despite Soft US Data, Eyes China Inflation

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM IST

Asia Rallies on US Tech Rebound, Takaichi Trade Powers Japan

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM IST

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Asia Leads Global Rally After Japan’s Landmark Political Shift

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM IST

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Asian Markets Slide as Tech Rout and AI Fears Deepen Risk-Off Mood

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM IST

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Asian Markets Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Risk-Off Mood Persists

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM IST

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Risk-Off Mood Grips Asia Amid US Tech Sell-Off and Iran Tensions

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM IST

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Indian Equities Post Biggest Opening Gain In Five Years On US-IndiaTrade Deal

Market Wrap

A recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets in early trades, highlighting the major movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

February 3, 2026 at 4:24 AM IST

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The Bureau

Bears Dominate Dalal Street, Equities Log Decline Led by Financials

Pakistan Bombs Afghan Cities, Minister Says it is ‘Open War’: Reports

Risk Appetite Wavers After Nvidia Slide and Iran Talks Stall

SEBI Overhauls Mutual Fund Categories, Ends Solution-Oriented Plans

Stablecoins Are Raising New Risks for Emerging Markets

FTA Revival and Uranium Deal Could Define Carney’s Visit: GTRI

US Slaps 126% Duty on Indian Solar Exports, Subsidised Parts From China Under Lens

Duvvuri Subbarao on India’s Growth, Inflation Targeting and Centre–State Faultlines

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