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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

iStock.com/D. Talukdar

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

Richard Fargose

August 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM IST

The Morning Edge

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

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

July 21, 2026 at 2:26 AM IST

istock.com

The Morning Edge

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

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

July 20, 2026 at 2:11 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Markets Turn Defensive Amid Fears of Wider Disruption to Energy Trade

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

July 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM IST

istocks/imaginima

The Morning Edge

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

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

July 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST

istock.com

The Morning Edge

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

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.

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

July 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Markets Mixed as Softer US Payrolls Boost Fed Pause Hopes

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

July 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM IST

Istock.com

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Cautious as West Asia Conflict Clouds Sentiment

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

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.

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

June 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM IST

Kagenmi

The Morning Edge

Risk-Off Mood Returns as US-Iran Strikes Escalate Tensions

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

June 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asian Equities Advance Amid Fragile Iran-Israel Truce

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

June 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Global Equities Slide as Iran-Israel Tensions Rekindle Uncertainty

Richard Fargose

June 2, 2026 at 1:48 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Mixed as Growth Optimism Counters Geopolitical Anxiety

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

June 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM IST

May 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM IST

istock.com

Kremlin

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Cautiously Risk-On as Trump Delays Iran Strike

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

May 19, 2026 at 2:03 AM IST

White House

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Turn Risk-Off as Iran Tensions Push Oil Above $110

May 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Rise Despite Fresh US-Iran Ceasefire Concerns

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

May 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

White House/Via WikiCommons

The Morning Edge

Asian Equities Waver Amid Fresh West Asia Geopolitical Risks

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

May 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Fragile Ceasefire Keeps Markets on Edge Amid Fresh Hostilities

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.

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.

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

April 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM IST

White House

The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Higher as US-Iran Deal Optimism Lifts Sentiment

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

April 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM IST

Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran

The Morning Edge:

Asia Markets Rise as Diplomacy Hopes Drive Risk-On Sentiment

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

April 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Equities Fall Amid Blockade and Oil Price Spike

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.

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

April 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM IST

Via WikiCommons

The Morning Edge

Markets Rise Cautiously Amid Ongoing US-Iran Negotiations

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

April 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Oil Surge, War Threats Keep Markets on Edge in Risk-off Mood

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.

Risk aversion returns as Middle East tensions cloud markets despite strike pause

Richard Fargose

March 24, 2026 at 1:51 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asian Equities Sink as Energy Infrastructure Threats Rattle Investors

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

March 23, 2026 at 1:52 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asian Equities Decline as Energy Shock Weighs on Sentiment

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

March 20, 2026 at 1:59 AM IST

Qatar Energy

The Morning Edge

Oil Above $100 and Fed Outlook Weigh on Asian Markets

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

March 19, 2026 at 1:44 AM IST

Federal Reserve

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

March 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM IST

WikiCommons

Oil Shock From Iran Conflict May Test RBI’s Policy Comfort

A surge in crude prices and rupee weakness could complicate the RBI’s benign inflation outlook if the West Asia conflict proves prolonged.

Richard Fargose

March 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM IST

Poonam Gupta/LinkedIn

The Morning Edge

Oil Above $100 Weighs on Asia Stocks Amid Extended Hormuz Closure Fears

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

March 13, 2026 at 1:49 AM IST

WikiCommons

The Morning Edge

Markets Turn Cautious as Crude Jumps Despite Reserve Release

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

March 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asian Stocks Rise as Oil Retreats on Strategic Reserve Talk

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

March 11, 2026 at 1:42 AM IST

WikiCommons

Oil Rises, Asian Stocks Sink as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

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

March 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM IST

US Navy

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Tumble as West Asia War Sparks Global Risk-Off

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

March 2, 2026 at 1:42 AM IST

US Central Command

The Morning Edge

Risk Appetite Wavers After Nvidia Slide and Iran Talks Stall

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

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Optimism Drives Risk On Mood

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

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.

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 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM IST

Alvarez/Istock.com

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

iStock.com

Market Wrap

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

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

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

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

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

January 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM IST

iStock/Pla2na

The Morning Edge

Markets Tilt Risk-Off as Tariff Threats and Geopolitics Resurface

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.

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

January 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

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

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

December 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Trades Mixed as Weak China Data Offsets Policy Support Signals

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

December 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Asian Markets Edge Up as US Data Supports Cautious Risk Appetite

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

December 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

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

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

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

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

December 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Opens Cautious as Geopolitical Tensions Rise and US Fed Decision Looms

November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Asia Extends Gains on Fed Cut Optimism and Geopolitical Easing

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.

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

November 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM IST

iStocks/Dmitry Vinogradov

Richard Fargose

November 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM IST

Digest

Rupee Steadies Above Record Low; Equities Extend Losing Streak

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM IST

The Morning Edge

Markets Cheer Partial US–China Deal, but Growth Caution Persists

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

October 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM IST

White House

The Morning Edge

Fed Cuts Rates; Market await Trump–Xi Summit Outcome

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.

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

October 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Risk-Off Mood Persists Despite Nikkei’s Record High

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.

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

September 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM IST

Asian Equities Advance Amid Uncertainty; US Visa Policy Clouds Indian IT Outlook

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

September 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Trump Urges Fed for Larger Rate Cut; US and China Reach TikTok Framework Agreement

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

September 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM IST

iStock.com

The Morning Edge

Asia Stocks Mixed; Fed Cut Hopes and US-China Talks in Focus

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

September 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM IST

iStock.com/Rawf8

Digest

Equities Ride GST Hopes as Bonds, Rupee Struggle With Fiscal, Trade Risks

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

September 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM IST

The Morning Edge

US CPI Rise Overlooked as Fed Cut Bets Drive Markets; Bessent to meet Chinese Vice Premier

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

September 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM IST

The US Department of the Treasury

The Morning Edge

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Lift Oil Prices, Keep Market Mood Cautious

The Morning Edge

Fed Eyes Data Before Rate Decision; Trump’s 50% Tariff on India in effect

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

August 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM IST

The Morning Edge

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Moves to Challenge Firing

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

August 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amid Mortgage Controversy

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

August 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM IST

Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

Powell Hints at September Rate Cut as Job Market Risks Rise

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

August 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

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Digest

Gilt Yields Climb on GST Overhaul Amid Fiscal Concerns; Biggest Weekly Rise in 3 Years

Richard Fargose

August 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM IST

iStock.com/MAGNIFIER

The Morning Edge

Trump Assures Zelenskyy of US Support for Ukraine Security

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

August 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM IST

White House

Digest

GST Reform Proposal lifts Nifty Auto, Consumer Durable; Fiscal Risks Drag Bonds

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

August 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM IST

Screengrab (PIB)

The Morning Edge

Europe Backs Zelenskyy as Trump Weighs Ukraine Peace Pact

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.

White House

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

August 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM IST

White House

Equities, Bonds, Rupee All in Red Ahead of Fed Meet

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

July 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM IST

The Morning Edge

US-EU Trade Deal Sparks Risk-On Mood; Eyes Now on Central Banks

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

July 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM IST

The White House

The Morning Edge

Trump Hits Out at Fed’s Renovation Spend; Trade Talks Lift Sentiment

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

July 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

The Morning Edge

EU and US Edge Closer to 15% Tariff Deal as Brussels Readies Countermeasures

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

July 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM IST

iStocks/querbeet

The Morning Edge

Trump Hails $550 Billion Japan Deal, Slams Fed Powell as “Numbskull”

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

July 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM IST

iStock.com/studiocasper

Digest

Nifty slips amid midcap drag; rupee weakens on trade, equity outflows

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

July 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM IST

The Morning Edge

Bessent Warns Fed’s Independence at Risk; Tariff Talks Intensify

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

July 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM IST

White House

Kerala’s surging prices expose India’s inflation blind spot, underscoring the need for tailored, state-level policy responses.

Richard Fargose

July 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM IST

istocks/rchphoto

The Morning Edge

Trump Imposes 19% Tariff on Indonesia; EU Warns of Retaliation

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

Richard Fargose

July 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM IST

The Morning Edge

EU Warns of Retaliation as Trump Presses Fed, Tariff Tensions Rise

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

Richard Fargose

July 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM IST

iStock.com/MAGNIFIER

Digest

Equities Down on IT Drag, Bond Yields Rise as US CPI Looms, Rupee Weakens

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

July 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM IST

The Morning Edge

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Mexico, EU as Fed Cautions Over Economic “Noise”

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

Richard Fargose

July 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM IST

Gage Skidmore

The Morning Edge

Trump Targets Canada with 35% Tariff; Bitcoin Surges to Record Highs

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

Richard Fargose

July 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM IST

Digest

Nifty Ends Lower On IT Drag; Rupee Gains Despite Global Trade Concerns

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

July 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM IST

Why RBI’s Call Money Benchmark Is Losing Relevance

RBI’s reliance on WACR as its policy anchor is misaligned with market realities. A shift to secured benchmarks like SORR is overdue.

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

Richard Fargose

July 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM IST

Digest

Equity Ends Lower; Rupee Hits 1-Month High On US Trade Deal Hopes

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

July 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM IST

The Morning Edge

Trump Eases Vietnam Tariffs as Modi Seeks Trade Expansion with Mercosur Bloc

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

Nifty Tops 25,200; Bond Yields Rise on RBI Liquidity Draining Step

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

June 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Powell Warns Tariffs May Fuel Inflation; US Intel Questions Impact Of Iran Strikes

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

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

Richard Fargose

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

Richard Fargose

June 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM IST

Digest

Equities Slide; Rupee Slips Amid West Asia Conflict, FII Outflows

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

June 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: West Asia Tensions Ease as Iran Seeks Ceasefire; US-UK Seal Partial Trade Deal

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

Richard Fargose

June 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM IST

Digest

Equities Rebound; Bond Yields Ease On Value Buying

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

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

Richard Fargose

June 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM IST

Digest

Equities Snap Six-Day Rally; Bond Yields Ease On Inflation Relief

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

June 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: US-China Trade Talks Resume Amid Slumping Chinese Exports

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

Richard Fargose

June 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM IST

Digest

Stocks Rise As Effects Of Rate Cut Linger; Bond Yields Up As Stance Shift Spoils Party

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

June 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Top Trump Aides Set for High-Stakes Trade Talks with China in London

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

Richard Fargose

June 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM IST

Digest

RBI Rate Cut Lifts Equities; Long Bond Yields Rise On Stance Change

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

June 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM IST

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RBI Pushes For Better Rate Transmission, But Structural Frictions Persist

RBI steps up easing with rate and CRR cuts, but uneven liquidity, sticky bank rates, and cautious lending slow real transmission to the economy.

Richard Fargose

June 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM IST

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Digest

The Morning Edge: Trump-Xi Call Eases Trade Tensions; Fed Signals Inflation Still in the Driver’s Seat

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

Richard Fargose

June 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM IST

Digest

Equities Rise, Bond Yields Dip Ahead Of RBI Policy; Midcaps Outperform

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

The Morning Edge: Fed Stays Patient as Inflation Lingers; China Pushes Back on Trade Accusations

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

Richard Fargose

June 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM IST

Nifty Holds 24,700; Bond Yields Ease Ahead Of RBI Policy Decision

Equities Rebound; Rupee Posts Biggest Gain Since Nov 2022

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

May 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM IST

IndusInd Bank’s Road To Redemption Will Be Slow And Unforgiving

IndusInd is banking on a ‘clean slate’ after a ₹23 billion loss and senior management exits. But restoring credibility and stability will be a long, uncertain road.

Richard Fargose

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

Richard Fargose

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

Richard Fargose

May 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM IST

US Federal Reserve

Digest

Equities Rally To 7-Month High; Rupee Falls After 3-Day Climb

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

May 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: FDI Into Europe Falls To 9-Year Low As Investor Caution Grows

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

Richard Fargose

May 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM IST

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Digest

Rupee, Bonds Cheer Soft CPI; Stocks Mixed Amid Selective Buying

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

May 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM IST

SBI’s slowing corporate loan growth and weak infrastructure lending expose a deeper investment slump despite strong balance sheets and government incentives.

Richard Fargose

May 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM IST

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Digest

The Morning Edge: Trade Winds Stir Ahead of US-India Pact Talks

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

Richard Fargose

May 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM IST

Execution risk, margin drag, and elevated expectations cloud Bajaj Finance’s growth guidance—even as it delivers another strong year.

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM IST

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ICICI Bank Pivots To Margin Defence And Selective Lending

Loan growth slows, but deposit strength and asset quality reinforce ICICI Bank’s shift toward disciplined expansion.

Richard Fargose

April 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM IST

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HDFC Bank’s Slow Burn Could Light a Re-rating Spark

Margin tailwinds and cleaner books hint at a turning point—but investor patience may still be tested

Richard Fargose

April 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Fed’s Daly Sticks to Gradual Rate Cut Plan—But Warns Inflation Risks Loom

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

Richard Fargose

April 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM IST

Equity Indices Surge To 3-Month High; Rupee Strengthens On FII Inflows

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Powell Signals Patience as Tariffs Complicate Fed's Mandate

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

Richard Fargose

April 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM IST

As global currencies wobble under tariff pressures, the RBI is betting on India’s fundamentals to anchor the rupee—and avoiding panic interventions.

Richard Fargose

April 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM IST

Digest

Market Digest: RBI Rate Cut Fails To Cheer Equities; Gilt Yield At 40-Month Low

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Global Trade War Escalates as Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs

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

Richard Fargose

April 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM IST

Bloodbath On The Streets; Rupee, Bonds Reel

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM IST

Digest

The Morning Edge: Powell Warns of Economic Crosswinds as Trump Tariffs Reshape Outlook

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

Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Stocks, Rupee Rides Dollar Downturn

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Global Markets Reel as Trump Unleashes "Worst-Case Scenario" Trade War

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

Equities Slide As Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Looms

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Fed Officials Signal Caution as Economic Uncertainty Grows

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

Richard Fargose

April 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM IST

The Morning Edge: Gold Soars to Record High as Trade War Fears Mount

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

Richard Fargose

March 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM IST

Monetary Policy

High Credit-Deposit Ratio Will Dent All RBI Attempts At Rate Transmission

Banks have already committed the bulk of their deposit base to lending, leaving little operational flexibility.

Richard Fargose

March 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM IST

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Market Digest

Equities Slip; Rupee Recoups More Losses

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM IST

The Morning Edge: US Fiscal Outlook Darkens As Debt, Deficits Balloon

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

Richard Fargose

March 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM IST

Govt To Borrow ₹8 Trillion in April-September; Issuances Of Short-Term, 10-Year Papers Up Slightly

Richard Fargose

March 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM IST

RBI

Market Digest

Trump’s Auto Tariff Singes Few, Others Look At Broader Picture

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Barclays Joins Wall Street’s S&P 500 Pessimism as Tariff Fears Mount

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

Equities End Flat; Rupee Breaks Nine-Day Winning Streak

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM IST

Market Digest

What A Week! Best For Equity In 4 Years, Best For Rupee In 2 Years

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Global Economy On Edge As US Tariffs Shake Markets

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

Richard Fargose

March 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM IST

Market Digest

Nifty regains 23000 mark as US Fed Eases Tariff Concerns

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM IST

India’s NRI Deposits See Sequential Decline For Second Consecutive Month

March 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM IST

The Morning Edge: Goldman Sachs Cuts S&P 500 2025 target; US Stocks Rebound on Cooler Inflation

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

Equities flat; IndusInd Bank plunges 27%

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Richard Fargose

March 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Governments Drive Markets, HSBC Downgrades US Stocks

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

RBI faces a policy vacuum as the key Deputy Governor post stays vacant, leaving a new non-economist Governor to navigate uncertain waters.

Richard Fargose

March 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM IST

RBI website

Market Digest

Nifty Snaps Three-Week Losing Streak

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

Richard Fargose

February 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM IST

The Morning Edge: Trump Unveils "Gold Card" Visa Program

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

Richard Fargose

February 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM IST

The Morning Edge: US Consumer Confidence Lowest Since 2021

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

Stocks Hit Eight-Month Low, Short-Term Yields Fall

An end of the day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets today, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them.

RBI’s $15 billion intervention was a blunt reminder—markets can move, but not run riot

Richard Fargose

February 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM IST

Monetary Policy

Malhotra Cuts Repo Rate By 25 BPS In First MPC Meeting, Follows Predecessors

In their first meetings, Malhotra’s predecessors—Shaktikanta Das and Urjit Patel—had also reduced repo rates.

Richard Fargose

February 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM IST

RBI

Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Global Trade Tensions

The rupee's slide signals rising global uncertainty

Richard Fargose

February 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM IST

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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