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Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei decline following renewed US-Iran war tensions, rising crude oil prices
Key takeaway
Renewed US-Iran tensions push Brent crude higher, raising input costs for Indian SMEs reliant on petroleum-based inputs.
- Step 1US-Iran tensions escalate, raising geopolitical risk premium in oil markets.
- Step 2Brent crude prices rise, increasing input costs for Indian SMEs that use petroleum-based raw materials.
- Step 3Indian SMEs face margin compression; logistics and packaging costs rise, potentially passing through to consumers.
Source: LiveMint Markets
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