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Asian stocks today: South Korea's Kospi declines amid rising crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran war tensions
Key takeaway
Rising crude oil prices and US-Iran tensions trigger risk-off in Asian markets, with South Korea's Kospi falling 0.74%.
- Step 1US-Iran tensions push crude oil prices higher, raising global energy costs.
- Step 2Higher oil prices increase input costs for Indian SMEs in logistics, chemicals, and manufacturing.
- Step 3INR weakens against USD due to higher import bill and risk aversion, squeezing import-dependent SMEs.
Source: IN:Mint
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