Brent crude prices eased from recent highs as officials traveled to Tehran to discuss de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.

Bitcoin remains under pressure but maintains the $80,000 level as investors await upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

The Indian Rupee weakened significantly, closing at 95.22 against the US dollar amid broader market volatility.

Goldman Sachs lowered its 12-month target for the KOSPI index, citing a sell-off in South Korean chip stocks and AI-related trade concerns.

Anthropic PBC has filed for an IPO, providing a potential boost to the technology sector as investors prepare for major earnings reports.

Indian stock indices saw varied movement, with the Sensex settling at 73,606.75 and Nifty rallying to 22,753.20.

Gold prices increased to ₹1.96 lakh/kg on the MCX, supported by firm global trends and fresh market positions.

Despite a 2026 bear market, the MENA region's crypto economy remains resilient, with significant adoption growth in the UAE and Turkey.

Investors are adopting a cautious stance at the start of the week as they look ahead to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.