Indian stock market: The domestic equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Thursday following weakness in global markets. Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market ended in the red overnight as investors watched out for Nvidia results for the second quarter. On Wednesday, the Indian stock market … Read more
International crude oil prices snapped their three-day winning streak and fell around two per cent on Tuesday, August 27. Worries that slower economic growth in the US and China could reduce energy demand dragged prices down, especially after they surged over seven per cent in the prior three days. Brent futures last fell $1.31, or … Read more
Oil prices declined in early Asian trading on Monday, influenced by concerns over weaker demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer. Market sentiment was also affected by investor attention on the progress of ceasefire talks in the Middle East, which could potentially lower supply risks. By 0032 GMT, Brent crude futures fell by 13 … Read more
Oil prices declined on Monday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not pursue a second term, while investors speculated about potential U.S. interest rate cuts as early as September. By 1327 GMT, Brent crude futures had decreased by 68 cents, or 0.82%, to $81.95 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped … Read more
Oil prices dipped on Monday after four weeks of gains, as concerns over supply disruptions eased amid hopes for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. However, the potential impact of Hurricane Beryl on supplies limited the decline. By 12:30 GMT, Brent crude futures had fallen 42 cents, or 0.5%, to $86.12 a barrel. U.S. West Texas … Read more
Indian stock market: Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a tepid note Monday tracking mixed cues from global peers. Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended at record levels last week led by a rally in megacap tech stocks. Data showed US jobs growth slowed … Read more
Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended largely in the red dragged by selling in technology stocks. On Monday, the Indian stock market indices ended with minor gains led by heavyweights. The Sensex gained 131.18 points, or 0.17%, to close at 77,341.08, while the Nifty 50 settled 36.75 points, or 0.16%, higher … Read more
Oil prices reached seven-week highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism about summer demand and concerns over escalating conflicts, despite an industry report indicating an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures for August, set to expire on Thursday, increased by 20 cents to $85.53 a barrel by 12:35 GMT, while the more actively … Read more
Oil prices saw a slight increase in subdued trading due to public holidays in Britain and the United States. This followed a week marked by concerns over U.S. interest rates amidst persistent inflation. The Brent crude July contract rose by 76 cents to $82.88 per barrel by 1411 GMT, while the more active August contract … Read more
Brent crude futures for June, which expire on Tuesday, were last down 60 cents, or 0.7 per cent, at $87.8 per barrel. The more active July contract fell 97 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $86.21. The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were last down 83 cents, or one per cent, at $81.82 … Read more