NewsSignals AI analysis·Moneycontrol·Oct 30, 2026

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Global markets turned risk-off, with Asian equities falling sharply and US stocks sliding as investors reassessed massive AI spending and disappointing big-tech earnings. South Korea's Kospi dropped nearly 5%, the Nasdaq fell 1.37%, and Brent crude surged above $115 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran military tensions. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns could increase pressure on global equities, particularly technology stocks, while raising uncertainty around future Fed rate decisions.

Bullish strength: 35/100

US 10-year and 2-year Treasury yields declined.
Asian currencies mostly strengthened against the US dollar.
Indian domestic institutional investors purchased equities worth Rs 1,924 crore.

Bearish strength: 65/100

Kospi fell nearly 5%, while Taiwan's market declined 3%.
Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.37% following disappointing Alphabet results.
Brent crude surged above $115 amid renewed US-Iran military tensions.
Higher energy-driven inflation could increase the likelihood of a Fed rate hike.
Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities worth Rs 943 crore.

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