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Seoul shares open sharply higher on US-Iran peace talk hopes
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday amid revived hopes for US-Iran peace talks after a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The benchmark KOSPI surged 2.61% to 5,960 at open, while the won strengthened to 1,478.8 per dollar, up 10.5 won.
Indonesia's IHSG is projected to weaken in trading on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after a sharp 2.34% rise to 7,675.91. Binaartha Sekuritas analyst Ivan Rosanova warns of bearish divergence signals that could start a correction phase.
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Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company fell 3.4% following the release of its March quarter earnings. The results showed steady performance with strong revenue growth and improved operating metrics, though quarterly profit moderated sequentially. Annual earnings stayed robust amid expanding assets under management and a growing investor base.
Indian stock indices surged more than 1% on Monday, recovering from early losses. The rebound was fueled by a proposed ceasefire in West Asia and stable crude oil prices. The Nifty closed at 22,968.25, while the Sensex ended at 74,106.85.
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Building on earlier concerns over GDP growth projections, the escalating West Asia war is pressuring Indian equity markets and disrupting footwear and textile sectors through supply shortages and cost spikes. Prashant Jain of 3P Investment Managers views the impact as marginal and transient, while industry reports show input costs up 10-50%.
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Monday amid rising concerns over a broader Middle East conflict after Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen fired missiles at Israel. The benchmark KOSPI fell 240.94 points, or 4.43 percent, to 5,197.93 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Global oil prices climbed while U.S. troop deployments heightened fears.
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Foreign institutional investors sold domestic equities worth Rs 1,13,810 crore in March 2026, continuing their selling amid the Iran-Israel war. Year-to-date outflows for the year have reached Rs 1,27,157 crore.
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