Richard Fargose

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

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

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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

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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

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Richard Fargose

May 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM IST

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Asian Markets Down as Oil Surge, FOMC Division Weighs on Sentiment

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Dehuti Jani

April 30, 2026 at 1:52 AM IST

Federal Reserve

Oil Surge and Policy Uncertainty Keep Asian Markets on Edge

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

Dehuti Jani

April 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM IST

istocks

Asian Markets Drift Lower Ahead of BOJ Decision and Iran Developments

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Dehuti Jani

April 28, 2026 at 2:11 AM IST

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Asian Markets Mixed as Oil Surge; Stalled US-Iran Talks Weigh on Sentiment

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Dehuti Jani

April 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM IST

istocks/imaginima

Cautious Mood Prevails Despite Israel-Lebanon Truce Extension

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Richard Fargose

April 24, 2026 at 2:05 AM IST

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Ceasefire Optimism Drives Rally in Asia, but Tensions Simmer Beneath

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Richard Fargose

April 23, 2026 at 1:39 AM IST

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Ceasefire Extension Fails to Calm Markets Amid Prolonged Conflict Fears

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Richard Fargose

April 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM IST

Asia Rises on Cautious Risk-on as US-Iran Talks Hopes Build

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Richard Fargose

April 21, 2026 at 1:53 AM IST

Risk Aversion Rises as Hormuz Tensions Flare Again

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Richard Fargose

April 20, 2026 at 1:27 AM IST

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Asian Markets Edge Lower as Geopolitics Temper Optimism

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Richard Fargose

April 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM IST

White House

The Bureau

Equities End Lower as Oil Surge and Rupee Weakness Weigh on Sentiment

India Trade Deficit Widens in April, Drags Rupee to Record Low

Govt Imposes Fresh Curbs on Gold Imports Under Advance Authorisation Scheme

India's Precious Metals Duty Hike Widens Dubai Arbitrage

India Approves ₹375 Billion Scheme to Incentivise Coal Gasification Projects

RBI Governor Says Will Need to Act If Price Pressures Get Entrenched: Bloomberg

Govt Raises Gold Import Duty Amid Oil Shock, Forex Concerns

Govt Approves MSP for Kharif Season, Raises Support Price for Paddy by ₹72/100 kg

Deficient Monsoon, Iran War: A Double Shock to India’s Rural Economy

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