geopolitical tensions

Geopolitical risks loom large for global markets but India’s growth drivers provide a buffer, says Jefferies’ Chris Wood

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Geopolitical risks loom large for global markets but India’s growth drivers provide a buffer, says Jefferies’ Chris Wood

As geopolitical tensions escalate and stock market valuations reach lofty heights, global markets face an unsettling combination of risks. But India, buoyed by its robust growth engines, appears better positioned to weather the storm, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at investment bank Jefferies. Speaking to a select group of journalists on … Read more

L’Oreal Gains Cap Third Week of Declines for European Stocks

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(Bloomberg) — European stocks declined for a third straight week due to geopolitical tensions and worries about higher-for-longer interest rates. L’Oreal SA rallied after better-than-expected quarterly sales. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was little changed by the close, after earlier dropping as much as 0.9%. The index still fell more than 1% on the week.  … Read more

Crude oil prices to trade with upside bias over geopolitical tensions; Brent may hit $90-$95/bbl in near-term

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Crude oil prices to trade with upside bias over geopolitical tensions; Brent may hit $90-$95/bbl in near-term

Global crude oil prices rose sharply by 5.9 per cent over the past month crossing the $86 per barrel mark for the first time since November 2023 –responding to seasonal tightening in physical markets, supply cut extensions, and a pick-up in geopolitical tensions. According to a report by ICICI Bank Research, the upside bias is … Read more