Indian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark, driven by optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement easing tensions and oil prices falling below $100. The rupee also climbed, and bond yields slid as volatility eased, signaling improving risk expectations.
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The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq