India File: A perfect storm for the rupee

The performance of Asian currencies since the start of the Iran war

(This was originally published in the India File newsletter, which is delivered every Tuesday. Subscribe here to get the latest news from India and its relevance to the world.) Battered by outflows, oil fears from the Iran war and faltering investor confidence, the Indian rupee is closing the fiscal year with its worst annual performance … Read more

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more