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Crude oil rises on Middle East supply disruption concerns

Oil prices increased due to fears over Middle East conflict, with U.S. crude up 2.2% and OPEC+ maintaining output policy despite rising U.S. inventories.

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• VIX

Markets and the Middle East: How investors are weathering geopolitics

Financial markets remain optimistic despite escalating Middle East conflict, with oil production shifts and interest rate cuts overshadowing geopolitical risks, though vulnerabilities exist.

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• BSESN
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• DIVI
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• JSTL
• LART
• LCO
• NIFVIX
• NSEI
• ONGC
• RELI
• SHMF
• USD/INR

India stocks lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 2.12%

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• ESZ24
• LCO
• LEVI
• NQZ24
• TSLA

US stocks lower; jobless claims rise more than expected

U.S. stocks fell amid volatile Middle East tensions and mixed employment data, impacting risk sentiment, while oil prices rose due to concerns over potential disruptions.

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• VIX

Morning Bid: Dollar surges as European, Japan hawks coo

The article analyzes global and U.S. financial markets, focusing on dollar strength, interest rate expectations, the Bank of England's dovish stance, and economic signals affecting policy decisions.

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• ESZ24
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• LEVI
• NQZ24
• TSLA

Futures lower, Tesla deliveries, Levi Strauss shares dip - what's moving markets

US stock futures decline amid Middle East tensions, disappointing Tesla deliveries, and Levi Strauss reviewing Dockers brand. Oil prices increase due to regional unrest.

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• FCHI
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• UK100

European stocks mostly fall on Middle East tensions; Tesco lifts guidance

European stock markets reacted negatively to escalating Middle East conflict while economic data releases and Tesco's positive guidance impact market sentiments, with oil prices rising as a result.

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• EUR/JPY
• GC
• JP225
• LCO
• USD/JPY

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.01%

Japan's Nikkei 225 rises 2.01% with M3 Inc leading at +9.93%. Commodities also saw gains, while USD/JPY increased by 0.18%.

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• AXJO
• CL
• DX
• GC
• LCO

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.09%

Australia's stock market saw modest gains led by A-REITs and Telecoms, with Mesoblast Ltd performing strongly while Appen Ltd experienced significant losses.

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• GC
• HK50
• JP225
• LCO
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Japanese stocks rally, yen falters as BOJ rate hike bets fade

Japanese stocks surged while the yen dipped. Euro faced losses as ECB rate cuts are anticipated, amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices.