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Market move▼ Bearish for Indian Oil

Asian stocks struggle as investors weigh US inflation, West Asia tensions

1 source · first seen 08:47 1 Oct · updated 08:47 1 Oct

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  • Softer-than-expected US inflation reduced bets on a rate hike
  • Stalled US-Iran peace talks and elevated oil prices kept investors cautious across Asian markets
  • Elevated crude prices pressure Indian oil marketing companies and raise costs for fuel-intensive sectors

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