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Asian stocks count on AI boom despite West Asia crisis, rising oil prices
Asian share markets remain underpinned by demand for semiconductors and AI-related gear, with Japan's Nikkei up a further 0.5 per cent, having risen almost 5 per cent last week to all-time highs
Rupee Trades Flat As Oil Price Swings And Central Bank Watch Keep Focus - Investing.com India
Rupee Trades Flat As Oil Price Swings And Central Bank Watch Keep FocusInvesting.com India
Market Preview: Reliance, Zydus, GMR, Oil India Focus - HDFC Sky
Market Preview: Reliance, Zydus, GMR, Oil India FocusHDFC Sky
Dollar index surges back near 99.50 amid fresh strikes between US and Iran
The dollar index surged back overnight and extends upside on Thursday morning in Asia amid signs of fresh strikes between US and Iran. The exchange of attacks between the US and Iran has significantly dented optimism towards a permanent peace deal. The resumed military strikes has also resulted in an increase in oil prices, that could boost inflation expectations further move towards a hawkish Federal Reserve stance. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 99.50, up 0.35% on the day. Investors will now focus on the US Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for April, which will be published later today, for further cues.
DXY holds around 99 mark; US PCE inflation data in focus
The dollar index is holding around 99 mark but broad momentum stays downbeat as optimism grows over a possible peace deal between US and Iran. However, renewed tensions and ongoing uncertainty around the strategic Strait of Hormuz is likely to keep DXY supported. US military reportedly confirmed it launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran, while Irans Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted an American F-35 fighter jet and several drones that had allegedly violated Iranian airspace. Off late, Middle East tensions had driven a safe-haven flight to the US Dollar while simultaneously spiking oil prices, which fuels sticky US inflation and forces the Federal Reserve to delay rate cuts. Investor now shift focus towards upcoming PCE inflation data for further clues on the Feds future policy direction. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 98.99, down 0.12% on the day.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit All-Time Highs as Bond Yields Ease, But Global Markets Waver Amid Iran War
U.S. stocks surged to records Tuesday, led by a 19% leap in Micron Technology, even as rising oil prices, inflation fears and ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict kept global markets on edge.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at negative start; ONGC in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: A further fall in oil prices this morning could further boost sentiments. Of course, everything hinges on progress made by the US and Iran in their negotiations. US futures have resumed trading after Monday's holiday on a positive note.
S&P 500 Nears All-Time High as Oil Retreat Eases Inflation Fears
Markets rebounded after Brent crude reversed a morning surge, cooling bond yields and lifting airlines while Samsung's strike deal sparked a tech rally across Asian markets.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 25 May
The Indian stock market closed higher on 24 May, driven by gains in banking stocks despite inflation and crude oil concerns. Recommended stocks for purchase include Sheela Foam, Max Financial, Poly Medicure, Meesho, and Dynamatic Technologies as they show potential for recovery and growth.
Stocks to Watch today: Eicher Motors, NTPC, TVS Motor, Groww, Hindalco
Stocks to Watch today, May 25, 2026: Shares of oil marketing companies will remain in focus today after petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday
Wakefit flags margin pressure from input inflation, shares fall 7%
Wakefit warned that a sharp rise in crude oil-linked input costs could weigh on margins and near-term profitability despite the recent price hikes—showing how elevated oil prices due to the Iran war-led disruptions are starting to squeeze consumer businesses beyond fuel-intensive sectors.
Oil India Shares In Focus As PSU Unlocks New Gas Potential In Rajasthan Field With 25,000 SCMD Inflow
Oil India described the discovery as the first successful establishment of gas presence in the shallower Sanu Formation.