The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Retreat as AI Jitters Trigger Risk-Off Shift

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Richard Fargose

February 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Asia Stocks Shrug Off Fed Rate Jitters; Japan Leads Rally

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Richard Fargose

February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Rallies Despite Soft US Data, Eyes China Inflation

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Richard Fargose

February 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asia Rallies on US Tech Rebound, Takaichi Trade Powers Japan

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Richard Fargose

February 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Asia Leads Global Rally After Japan’s Landmark Political Shift

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Richard Fargose

February 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM IST

Prime Minister's Office of Japan

The Morning Edge

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

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Richard Fargose

February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

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

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Richard Fargose

February 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

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

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Richard Fargose

February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Cautiously Risk-On as US Shutdown Fears Ease

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Richard Fargose

January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM IST

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The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Lower as Yen Surge and Dollar Weakness Dampen Risk Appetite

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Richard Fargose

January 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Markets Tilt Risk-Off as Tariff Threats and Geopolitics Resurface

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Richard Fargose

January 27, 2026 at 1:46 AM IST

White House

The Morning Edge

Risk Appetite Improves on De-escalation in US–Europe Tensions

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Richard Fargose

January 23, 2026 at 1:46 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Rebounds as Markets Turn Risk-On After Trump Softens Greenland Stance

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Richard Fargose

January 22, 2026 at 1:46 AM IST

White House

The Morning Edge

Greenland Rhetoric Triggers Selloff as Investors Cut Risk Exposure

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Richard Fargose

January 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Markets Turn Cautious as Trump’s Europe Tariff Threats Rattle Sentiment

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Richard Fargose

January 19, 2026 at 1:51 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Cautious Risk Mood as Strong US Data Offsets Geopolitical Easing

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Richard Fargose

January 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Equites Gain in Selective Risk-On Trade Amid Global Uncertainty

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Richard Fargose

January 14, 2026 at 1:56 AM IST

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The Morning Edge

Markets Tilt Risk-On as Equities Rise Despite Political and Geopolitical Noise

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Richard Fargose

January 13, 2026 at 1:47 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Global Markets Edge Higher but Geopolitics and Fed Uncertainty Loom

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Richard Fargose

January 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

Federal Reserve

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

Rupee Depreciation: How Much More?

India’s recent rupee depreciation is not a typical bout of capital flight but reflects deeper unease among global investors despite strong headline growth. Questions around earnings visibility, data credibility, and the limits of India’s exchange-rate management are now converging on the currency.

Abheek Barua

January 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM IST

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

Asia Rides AI-Led Risk Appetite Despite Rising Geopolitical Tensions

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Richard Fargose

December 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM IST

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

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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

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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 Morning Edge

Asian Equities Advance as Washington Nears Deal to End Record Shutdown

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Richard Fargose

November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM IST

iStocks

The Morning Edge

AI Stock Rout Triggers Risk-Off Mood Across Asia Despite Trade Truce Hopes

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Richard Fargose

November 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Trade Fears Ease After US Supreme Court Signals Doubt on Trump Tariffs

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Richard Fargose

November 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Fed debate intensifies amid shutdown, as Cook signals balanced risks

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Richard Fargose

November 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM IST

Amazon.com

Global Fragmentation Demands New Thinking in Delhi

India’s response to global fragmentation must move beyond fiscal comfort and self-reliance slogans to tackle its chronic private-investment inertia.

Dhananjay Sinha

November 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM IST

Finance Ministry

Interview

Understanding The Rupee’s Fall With Veteran Regulator Mahalingam

Pent-up pressure due to misjudged tactics is exacerbating the rupee’s correction.

Kalyan Ram

February 21, 2025 at 5:59 AM IST

The Morning Edge

A newsletter designed to prepare you for the day, offers a concise summary of overnight developments and key events that could influence your day

Richard Fargose

February 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM IST

The Bureau

Modi Congratulates Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh Nationalist Party Set to Form Next Government

Government address Borrowing Concerns with fresh bilateral switches

India’s January Inflation 2.75% Under New Series Versus 1.33% in December Under Old Series

RBI Issues Draft Norms to Curb Mis-selling, Ban Dark Patterns, Forced Bundling by Regulated Entities

Gold, Silver ETFs Dominate January MF Flows as Equity Inflows Ease

Auto Retail Sales Rise 18% in January, Rural Demand Takes the Lead

RBI Seen Managing Frictional Liquidity via VRR, VRRR: I-Sec PD

Moody’s Sees Strong Growth Backdrop Supporting Indian Banks’ Stable Outlook

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

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