Indian Markets Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions and Currency Volatility Weigh on Sentiment

Indian Markets Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions and Currency Volatility Weigh on Sentiment

Market Volatility Returns as Indices Slip Indian equity markets concluded the trading week in negative territory on Friday, as the BSE Sensex shed over 160 points and the Nifty50 dipped to close below the 23,650 level. The downturn was driven by a confluence of intensifying geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which propelled Brent…

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Taiwan's Bureau of Labour Funds Shifts Strategy Amid Global Currency Volatility

Taiwan’s Bureau of Labour Funds Shifts Strategy Amid Global Currency Volatility

The Taiwan Bureau of Labour Funds (BLF), which manages a staggering $286 billion in assets, has officially initiated a strategic reduction in its exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated assets. This adjustment, announced this week in Taipei, comes as the fund navigates increasing global currency volatility and growing international discourse surrounding de-dollarization. While the agency maintains that…

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