BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL OIL RATE
Rupee falls 9 paise to 83.43 against US dollar in early trade
The healthy expansion in infrastructure sectors' growth in May was driven by the production of coal, natural gas, and electricity, amidst rising crude oil prices impacting the rupee and positive equity market sentiment.
Oil prices steady as markets weigh supply tensions, China economic recovery
Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday, balancing concerns over China's economic recovery, tensions in the Middle East, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Oil extends losses as strong dollar weighs on commodities markets
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday due to a stronger dollar and concerns of higher interest rates. Brent crude futures slid to $84.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $80.34. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and issues in Ecuador impacted prices.
India's downstream oil and gas profits to fall; upstream to remain strong: Fitch Ratings
India's oil and gas sector is forecasted to have mixed fiscal performance in FY24, with downstream profits expected to decline while upstream growth remains robust, driven by a 3-4% increase in petroleum product demand for FY25. Diesel and petrol will dominate consumption, with anticipated stable marketing margins for oil marketing companies. Upstream companies will continue high capex for production growth, while crude oil import dependency is projected to increase despite rising domestic production.
Oil prices ease on strong US dollar, mixed global economic news
WTI fell out of overbought territory as Fed's interest rate hikes to curb inflation impacted oil demand. The decline in crude prices was influenced by rising U.S. dollar and negative global economic news. U.S. business activity rose to a 26-month high in June with an employment rebound. Geopolitical tensions escalated with warnings of a trade war over electric vehicle imports.
Global trends, foreign investors' move to drive markets in holiday-shortened week, say analysts
With the absence of any major immediate domestic trigger in sight, investors would focus on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the market.
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Oil softens to $82 a barrel on Fed rate decision, ample supply outlook
Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors digested that the U.S. Federal Reserve had likely pushed back an interest rate cut to December and as U.S. crude and fuel stocks rose.
Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply
Oil prices fell as U.S. Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, impacting market sentiment. Concerns over supply disruptions and ceasefire negotiations in Gaza added volatility to the market.
Oil slips on dollar's strength from US jobs data
Oil prices slipped on Monday due to a stronger dollar and delayed interest rate cuts following strong U.S. jobs data. Developments in Iraq, including progress in oil export talks with the Kurdistan region, impacted market sentiment.
European stocks at record on tech and ECB bets
The pan-European STOXX 600 benchmark rose by 0.7%, with the technology subindex surging 2.6%, driven by significant gains from Wall Street's tech giants.
OPEC+ extends major oil production cuts until 2025 to stabilise market
OPEC+ has announced an extension of its substantial oil production cuts into 2025, aiming to stabilise the market amid sluggish demand growth, elevated interest rates, and increasing U.S. oil production. The group will maintain its current reduction of 5.86 million barrels per day (bpd), with specific cuts being extended and gradually phased out.
Thematic focus on infra, renewables and real estate likely to continue: Harsh Gupta Madhusudan
Chinese valuations are roughly half of India's, but Chinese earnings growth is also significantly lower. The China trade is more tactical and opportunistic.
Rupee rises 5 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade on Friday due to robust sentiment in domestic equity markets and downward trend in crude oil prices overseas.
Sensex slumps for 4th session, declines 668 pts; financials, IT bleed
Uncertainty around domestic election results and the timing of US rate cuts dampened investor sentiments. The broader Nifty dropped 183 points to end at 22,704. Meanwhile, investors lost Rs 1.83 lakh crore. Sector-wise, Nifty Financial Services fell 1.65%, while Nifty IT, Private Bank, and Oil & Gas declined by over 1%.
European shares fall as rising bond yields renew rate jitters
European shares declined on Wednesday as rising bond yields globally spurred concerns of interest rates staying elevated for longer, even as investors awaited more economic data to firm up bets on rate cuts.
Bond yields climb, stocks under pressure as Fed cut doubts resurface
U.S. Treasury yields rose, impacting global markets. Crude oil climbed ahead of the OPEC+ meeting. Improved U.S. consumer confidence added uncertainty to Fed rate cut expectations.
European shares little changed, inflation data in focus
European stocks were subdued on Monday, with several major markets closed and investors taking a cautious stance ahead of key inflation data from the United States and Europe later this week.
Goldman Sachs expects oil demand to keep growing until 2034
The research division of the bank raised its 2030 crude oil demand forecast to 108.5 million barrels per day (bpd) from 106 million bpd, and expects demand to peak at 110 million bpd in 2034, followed by a long plateau till 2040, analysts led by Nikhil Bhandari said in a report.
Oil prices little changed as markets look to OPEC+ meeting
Oil prices in holding pattern ahead of OPEC+ meeting on June 2 to discuss maintaining output cuts. Brent crude contract inches up to $82.23 a barrel in early Asian trading.
IT stocks sink, dragging Sensex, Nifty to flat close
IT stocks closed lower amid concerns over tighter-for-longer US monetary policy. Sensex settled at 75,410.39 while broader NSE Nifty ended at 22,957. HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Axis Bank, NTPC, and UltraTech Cement saw gains, while Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, TCS, M&M, and Titan closed with losses.
New highs on D-Street! Nifty scales Mt 23K, Sensex hits fresh peak
Indian benchmark equity indices Nifty and Sensex hit fresh record highs on Friday, led by banking and financial stocks, despite robust U.S. economic data.
Oil prices fall on worries of higher US interest rates
Brent crude futures fell 27 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.63 a barrel at 0004 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures were down 35 cents, or 0.5%, at $77.14.
Oil slips for third day on prospect of US rates staying high
Brent crude futures were down 87 cents, or 1.1%, at $82.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) was down 81 cents, or 1%, to $77.85 at 1255 GMT. Both benchmarks settled about 1% lower on Tuesday.
Fed's Waller sees some progress on inflation, no rate hike needed
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Tuesday put a pin in speculation that interest rates may need to rise again, saying the latest inflation data is "reassuring" and the U.S. central bank's policy rate is set appropriately.
Oil prices slide 1% to 11-week low on weaker IEA 2024 demand forecast
Crude prices slid about 1% to an 11-week low on Wednesday after data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) showed oil demand in developed countries likely would flag this year.
Sensex, Nifty edge lower as HDFC Bank drags; US inflation data looms
IT stocks presented a muted show as investors turn cautious ahead of key US data that will determine future interest rate trends. Sensex dipped 118 points to settle at 72,987. Nifty shed 17 points to end at 22,200.
Pakistan shares hit fresh record on rate cut hopes, IMF talks
Pakistan's benchmark share index touched a lifetime high on Wednesday, breaching the key level of 75,000, on hopes that easing inflation could pave the way for interest rate cuts as early as June.
Oil steadies, heads for weekly drop on U.S. economy worries
Brent crude futures for July rose 16 cents to $83.83 a barrel by 0008 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June was up 19 cents to $79.14 per barrel.
India revises windfall tax to Rs 8,400 per tonne, effective May 1
The export duty on petrol diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will continue to be nil. The new rates will be effective May 1, the central board of Indirect Taxes and Customs( CBIC) said in a late night notification Tuesday. The government had on April 16 raised the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 9,600 rupees a metric ton from 6,800 rupees.
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