Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil, inflation worries persist

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…

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Oil Prices: Oil prices today: Crude rises as doubts grow over US-Iran peace talks, Hormuz tensions persist

Oil prices climbed on Friday as investors remained uncertain about the prospects of a breakthrough in ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, while concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continued to support the market.Brent crude futures rose $2.38, or 2.3 per cent, to $104.96 a barrel by 0034 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.70 lakh/10 grams in the coming days & silver hit Rs 3 lakh/kg? Check outlook

MCX Gold is maintaining its sideways to bullish tone on the weekly chart, having broken out of its consolidation phase. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: While MCX Silver is consolidating on the weekly chart, gold is eyeing its next meaningful target of Rs 1.7 lakh, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex &…

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China’s new supply chain rules may hit India’s electronics manufacturing push: Industry

China’s new supply chain control regime is emerging as a potential challenge to India’s ambitions of positioning itself as an alternative global electronics manufacturing hub, with industry players reaching out to the Centre seeking support, ET reported.According to people aware of the matter, Beijing introduced the curbs in April as part of efforts to strengthen…

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