Asian equities opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s optimism that more tankers could navigate the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a rebound in Brent crude, concerns over potential supply disruptions and inflation persist as central banks prepare for key meetings this week.
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money era
Elevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hikes. Despite a
May 1, 2026