The Morning Edge

Risk-Off Tone as geopolitical tensions intensifies and Policy Curbs Rattle Markets

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Richard Fargose

January 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM IST

istocks/imaginima

The Morning Edge

Equities Extend Rally Despite Venezuela and Ukraine Tensions

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Richard Fargose

January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Asia Edges Higher but Geopolitics Keep Risk Appetite in Check

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Richard Fargose

January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM IST

US Government

The Morning Edge

Markets Turn Cautious on Year-End as Fed Debate and Ukraine Tensions Dominate

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Richard Fargose

December 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Turns Risk-Off as Tech Selloff and Geopolitics Rattle Markets

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Richard Fargose

December 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Trades Mixed as Weak China Data Offsets Policy Support Signals

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Richard Fargose

December 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Edge Up as US Data Supports Cautious Risk Appetite

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Richard Fargose

December 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Risk Appetite Builds on Robust US Data, Gold and Oil Signal Caution

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Richard Fargose

December 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Risk-On Returns as AI Rally and Year-End Bets Lift Asian Markets

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Richard Fargose

December 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM IST

US Coast Guard

The Morning Edge

Risk-On Bias Returns to Asia, but BoJ Hike Looms Large

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Richard Fargose

December 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM IST

iStocks/tawatchaiprakobkit

The Morning Edge

Asia Slides as Tech Selloff and Geopolitics Drive Risk-Off Mood

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Richard Fargose

December 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM IST

European Central Bank

The Morning Edge

Asian Shares Slip as Fed Cut Hopes Fade, Oil Risks Rise

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Richard Fargose

December 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM IST

istocks/imaginima

The Morning Edge

Asia Turns Risk-Off as Central Bank Week, AI Selloff Weighs

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Richard Fargose

December 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Risk-On Momentum Checks as Northeast Asia Tensions Offset Fed-Driven Optimism

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Richard Fargose

December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Asia, Global Markets Gain After Fed Move but Geopolitics Limits Sentiment

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Richard Fargose

December 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Edges Risk-On Mode as Japan’s Yen Surge Lifts Sentiment, but Fed Uncertainty Limits Optimism

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Richard Fargose

December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Turns Cautious Ahead of Divisive Fed Call and Rising Geopolitical Risks

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Richard Fargose

December 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Firmer; RBI Policy, Putin’s India Visit in Focus

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Richard Fargose

December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM IST

PMO India

The Morning Edge

Asia Markets Tick Up on Tech Strength Despite Rate Uncertainty

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Richard Fargose

December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM IST

Istock/BlackJack3D

The Morning Edge

Asia Turns Risk-On as US Tariff Cut Lifts Korea Autos Despite Crypto Drag

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Richard Fargose

December 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Lower as Contraction in China Factories Weighs on Sentiment

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Richard Fargose

December 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM IST

iStok.com/LewisTsePuiLung

The Morning Edge

Asian Equities Rally on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

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Richard Fargose

November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Edges Risk-On as Fed Cut Hopes Firm and Geopolitics Ease

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Richard Fargose

November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Trades Higher on Fed Williams’ Rate-Cut Hint; Caution Persists Over Ukraine Plan

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Richard Fargose

November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM IST

iStock.com

The Bureau

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