The Indian rupee is poised to hit record lows as investors grapple with growth-inflation risks stemming from the Iran war. Rising Brent crude prices are fueling global inflation concerns, prompting expectations of monetary tightening. India’s policymakers are implementing measures to support the rupee and manage balance of payments pressures, while bond yields are expected to extend their decline.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
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July 28, 2026