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Oil prices surged over 2% as the Strait of Hormuz faces significant disruption due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Allies have rebuffed calls to escort tankers, raising supply shortage concerns. The UAE has already reduced production, and some banks have revised longer-term price forecasts upwards.
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Asian equities opened higher, mirroring Wall Street's optimism that more tankers could navigate the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a rebound in Brent crude, concerns over potential supply disruptions and inflation persist as central banks prepare for key meetings this week.
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Indian equities are at a market midnight, facing mixed signals after an 18-month sell-off. While some see buying opportunities, valuations remain elevated, suggesting caution. Geopolitical tensions and AI disruptions overshadow deeper concerns, making aggressive buying difficult but a full exit unwarranted.
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Sebi has formed a working group to review mutual fund distributor regulations and address overlaps with investment advisers. The regulator is also developing a common advertisement code and a digital platform, Sebi Setu, for investment advisers. A standardized penalty structure and simplified NISM module are also planned, amidst concerns over a decline in registered investment advisers.
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Active equity mutual funds have failed to beat their benchmark indices over the past year. This underperformance has revived the debate on shifting investments to low-cost passive funds. Large-cap, flexi-cap, multicap, midcap, and smallcap funds all lagged their respective benchmarks. Despite this, wealth managers advise against completely abandoning active funds.
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