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Domestic bullion prices climbed in afternoon trading on Wednesday, defying a global sell-off driven by Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
The KOSPI dropped 191 points in early trading Friday, tracking Wall Street's decline as geopolitical risk overshadows recent rally momentum
Kuala Lumpur's benchmark index declined 0.52 percent as Middle East tensions and rising crude prices triggered a wave of selling across regional markets.
The greenback rose 0.04% at major commercial banks and climbed further on informal markets as geopolitical risk and rising oil prices bolster safe-haven demand
Brent crude reaches one-month peak following escalation in Middle East conflict and renewed threats to Hormuz Strait oil transit
DS Investment forecasts rising demand for interceptor missiles as Middle East conflict depletes global stockpiles, positioning Seoul's defense contractors for growth
Brent crude rose above $85 per barrel as US-Iran tensions escalated, with Washington resuming naval blockade and Tehran launching retaliatory drone attacks across the Gulf.
The currency dropped 39 paise at opening amid renewed conflict in West Asia, with technical indicators pointing to further weakness ahead
