Richard Fargose

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

Gold, Silver Rally May Add to Rupee Pressure as Festival Demand Picks Up

A festive-season rebound in gold and silver demand could lift bullion imports and add to dollar demand, deepening pressure on an already weak rupee.

Dehuti Jani

Richard Fargose

August 26, 2026 at 4:07 AM IST

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Hawkish RBI MPC Minutes Prepare Market For Shallow Rate-Hike Cycle

Richard Fargose

August 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM IST

Asia Mixed as West Asia Conflict, Higher Oil Prices Cloud Sentiment

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 21, 2026 at 2:26 AM IST

istock.com

Risk-off Mood Prevails as US-Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Above $90

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM IST

Markets Turn Defensive Amid Fears of Wider Disruption to Energy Trade

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM IST

istocks/imaginima

Asia Equities Mixed as Softer US PPI, Strong Earnings Lift Sentiment

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST

istock.com

Asia Stocks Rally as Softer US Inflation Data Dials Back Fed Hike Bets

The Morning Edge

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Richard Fargose

July 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM IST

US Fed

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

istock.com

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

istock.com

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.

Nishat Anjum

Richard Fargose

June 26, 2026 at 5:20 AM IST

Linkedin/PoonamGupta

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

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

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Richard Fargose

June 24, 2026 at 2:29 AM IST

Istock.com

Asia Edges Higher as Iran Sanctions Relief Eases Energy Concerns

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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

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Richard Fargose

June 19, 2026 at 2:07 AM IST

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The Bureau

Market Wrap: Stock Indices Fall as HDFC Bank, Metals Drag; Rupee, Bonds Weaken

POLL: India April-June GDP growth seen around 7.4%, SBI most bullish at 8%

India April-June GDP Growth Seen at 7.5%, Above RBI View: Barclays

US targets Economic Blockade of Iran as Military Campaign Reaches Stalemate

UPI & RuPay Payments May Soon Cost You: — Here’s What Could Change

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