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Indian Markets Tumble as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets Tumble as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears

Indian equity benchmarks declined sharply on Monday, with the Sensex falling 703 points and the Nifty 50 dropping below 23,850, as crude oil surged past $100 a barrel following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations.

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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Indian Markets Tumble
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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Indian Markets Tumble

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower after the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations and heightened Middle East tensions sent crude oil prices soaring past $105 per barrel, intensifying inflation and currency pressures.

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Market Update: Tech Rotation, Mining Surges, and Valuation Gaps
Markets Daniel Marsh

Market Update: Tech Rotation, Mining Surges, and Valuation Gaps

Markets on April 12, 2026, saw a notable rotation out of technology, creating opportunities in stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet. Meanwhile, Futu Holdings rallied but trades below intrinsic value, and G Mining Ventures soared despite valuation disparities.

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Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant
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Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant

Lockheed Martin confirmed it is not engaged in direct discussions with India regarding the F-35 fighter jet, stating any potential deal must follow official U.S. government channels. India has not initiated a formal acquisition process for the advanced aircraft.

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Geopolitics, Bank Earnings, and Inflation Data Set the Tone for Markets
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Geopolitics, Bank Earnings, and Inflation Data Set the Tone for Markets

Markets enter the week focused on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a key slate of bank earnings, and fresh inflation data. The S&P 500 has nearly recouped losses from February's market shock.

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Archer Aviation Valuation Questioned Amid Steep Decline; Singapore Mid-Caps Shine
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Archer Aviation Valuation Questioned Amid Steep Decline; Singapore Mid-Caps Shine

Archer Aviation faces valuation scrutiny after shares drop 39% over three months. Meanwhile, Singapore's mid-cap stocks led by Frencken Group outperformed blue chips in Q1 2026.

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ASX 200 Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Dip, Middle East Tensions Linger
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ASX 200 Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Dip, Middle East Tensions Linger

Australian shares closed lower on Friday, trimming a robust weekly advance of 4.4%β€”the benchmark's best week since late 2022. Market sentiment remains cautious amid Middle East supply risks.

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FTSE 100 Advances as Investors Monitor Fragile Middle East Truce Talks
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FTSE 100 Advances as Investors Monitor Fragile Middle East Truce Talks

London's FTSE 100 gained 0.38% on Friday as traders assessed potential progress in Middle East ceasefire talks. The FTSE 250 outperformed with a 0.79% rise.

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Markets Await CPI Data Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Volatility
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Markets Await CPI Data Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Volatility

U.S. stock index futures traded slightly lower Friday morning as investors braced for the March Consumer Price Index report and monitored a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Brent crude hovered near $97 a barrel.

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BASF, Evonik Show Undervaluation as Commodities React to Data
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BASF, Evonik Show Undervaluation as Commodities React to Data

DCF analysis suggests BASF and Evonik Industries are trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value. Corn futures dipped despite strong exports, while cotton rallied. Indian equities opened higher on global cues.

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Dow Rises on Geopolitical Calm, Amazon AI Surge; Inflation Fears Linger
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Dow Rises on Geopolitical Calm, Amazon AI Surge; Inflation Fears Linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 248 points Thursday, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions and a sharp drop in oil. Amazon led gains with a 4.3% rise following strong AI revenue figures, while traders scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Stocks Advance as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Fed Minutes Signal Hawkish Stance
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Stocks Advance as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Fed Minutes Signal Hawkish Stance

U.S. equities climbed Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 337 points, as easing Middle East tensions tempered oil prices. Amazon shares lifted the market following strong AI revenue figures, while Federal Reserve minutes indicated a willingness to raise rates if inflation remains elevated.

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