April 22, 2026

geopolitical risks

Asian Stock Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices ease, Iran talks keep investors cautious – The Times of India

Asian Stock Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices ease, Iran talks keep investors cautious – The Times of India

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Asian stock markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as oil prices softened amid cautious optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.5% to hover near record highs, supported by strong gains in heavyweight tech stocks.South Korea’s Kospi edged slightly lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%.Hong…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters – The Times of India

Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters – The Times of India

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File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…

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War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits – The Times of India

War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits – The Times of India

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MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have…

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UAE markets reopen after 2 day shutdown: Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks tumble as Iran war shock hits investors – The Times of India

UAE markets reopen after 2 day shutdown: Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks tumble as Iran war shock hits investors – The Times of India

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Stocks in the United Arab Emirates fell sharply on Wednesday as markets reopened after a rare two-day trading halt triggered by Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the Gulf nation over the weekend, prompting investors to reassess geopolitical risks, Reuters reported.Dubai and Abu Dhabi exchanges had suspended trading on March 2 and March 3 —…

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Elon Musk took final minutes of Tesla’s earnings call to warn American companies about … – The Times of India

Elon Musk took final minutes of Tesla’s earnings call to warn American companies about … – The Times of India

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a blunt warning in the closing minutes of Tesla’s earnings call. Musk warned the American companies that either they should build more battery-making infrastructure in the U.S. or risk falling behind. Sounding visibly fired up, Musk implored, “Can other people, please, for the love of God, in the name of…

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Commodities watch: Gold seen climbing on safe-haven buying; silver may correct after record highs – The Times of India

Commodities watch: Gold seen climbing on safe-haven buying; silver may correct after record highs – The Times of India

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Gold prices are expected to extend their upward trend in the coming week, supported by safe-haven buying and expectations of policy easing by the US Federal Reserve, while silver may see a phase of consolidation after its recent sharp rally, analysts said.According to news agency PTI, market participants will closely track a series of global…

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Stock market slide: Nifty down 1%, Sensex sheds over 1,000 points in 3 days- key reasons for the fall – The Times of India

Stock market slide: Nifty down 1%, Sensex sheds over 1,000 points in 3 days- key reasons for the fall – The Times of India

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Equity indices extended their decline on Wednesday, with the Sensex and the Nifty ending lower for a third consecutive session as sustained selling in heavyweight stocks, rising geopolitical unease and weak global cues dented investor confidence. The BSE Sensex has shed over 1,144 points in the past three sessions, sliding from a close of 85,762.01…

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Gold rally to continue? HSBC forecasts ,000/oz in early 2026 amid sustained safe-haven demand; 2025 average raised to ,455 – The Times of India

Gold rally to continue? HSBC forecasts $5,000/oz in early 2026 amid sustained safe-haven demand; 2025 average raised to $3,455 – The Times of India

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HSBC on Friday projected that gold prices could surge to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty, and a wave of new market participants. As per news agency Reuters, the bank also raised its average gold price forecast for 2025 to $3,455 per ounce from $3,355, while…

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