Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions lift oil and strengthen hawkish Fed bets
- The dollar strengthened as investors anticipated inflation data and central bank decisions
- Oil prices increased amid ongoing US-Iran tensions
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- Gold futures fell to around $4,230 an ounce, a seven-week low, amid the US-Iran impasse
- Iran sought sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Mike Waltz said
- Brent crude rose to $106.59, up 2.18%, after Trump rejected Iran’s proposal
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Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms
- Trump said the US-Iran conflict would be won “very soon”
- He declined to rule out military strikes before the US midterm elections
- Renewed conflict risks oil volatility, exposing Indian energy companies and broader equities
‘They were asking for everything up front:’ US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz explains why Trump rejected Iran's proposal
- Iran sought sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
- Trump rejected Tehran’s ceasefire proposal
- Hormuz tensions matter to Indian oil importers and fuel-sensitive sectors
More US Strikes On Iran? Trump Hints 'It's Possible'; Tehran Says Fully Prepared For 'Doomsday' War
- Trump said the US could end the Iran conflict soon, after which oil prices would fall sharply
- He did not rule out renewed US strikes before the midterms
- Oil-price swings expose Indian oil marketers, refiners and airlines to fuel-cost uncertainty
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosure
- South Korea accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality deal over transferring two North Korean POWs to Seoul
- Seoul demanded an apology from Kyiv
Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Hormuz as regional tensions persist
- Trump said he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- Reports also said Houthis targeted Riyadh
- Hormuz disruption risks higher crude costs for Indian oil companies, airlines and fuel consumers
Asian Currencies Weaken Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
- Asian currencies weakened against the dollar amid elevated oil prices and global yields
- A weaker rupee may pressure Indian importers, especially oil-dependent sectors
Russian strikes kill civilians and hit data centres and logistics targets in Ukraine
- Reports put the death toll at four and six, respectively
- Strikes hit a Kyiv data center, logistics centers and two dry cargo ships near Odesa
Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes
- Trump did not rule out further strikes on Iran before the US midterm elections
- Geopolitical risk and potential oil-price volatility may weigh on Indian equities and fuel-sensitive sectors
Dow futures fall close to 200 points, oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iran proposal
- Dow futures fell close to 200 points as oil prices rose
- Thursday will bring weekly US jobless claims data
- Rising oil and weaker global futures can weigh on Indian equities, especially import-dependent sectors
US trade deal could shield India from 100% tariff under Russian sanctions law: Sources
- Graham Act allows tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil
- Tariff uncertainty exposes Indian refiners and exporters if US action targets Russian-oil buyers
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Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits
- Modi plans December visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties
- Diplomatic shifts could affect Indian oil refiners and companies exposed to trade with Russia and Western markets
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Russia backs India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat
- Russia supported India's bid while opposing additional seats for Western nations
- Mauritius also supports India's bid
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Donald Trump Expects More US-Iran Talks This Week: Reports
- Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran says diplomacy remains the only path; indirect talks may resume this week
- Hormuz tensions could affect Indian oil-import costs and energy companies if supply risks rise
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Foreign secy Misri meets US lawmakers; Russia sanctions bill and India-US ties in focus
- Vikram Misri met a bipartisan US Congressional delegation
- Talks focused on a Russia sanctions bill and India-US ties
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India-Russia Defence Ties: Russian Envoy Denis Alipov Says It's Not A 'Zero-Sum Game'
- Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said India-Russia ties are rooted in trust and mutual partnership
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