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Rupee trades flat at 83.53 against US dollar in early trade
On Friday morning, the rupee remained flat at 83.53/USD amid strong crude prices and stock gains. Range: 83.50-83.54. Brent crude at 85.60 USD/barrel. Sensex up 226.11 pts to 80,123.45; Nifty up 82.1 pts to 24,398.05. US dollar index 104.49; softer inflation data raised Fed rate cut hopes. FIIs offloaded Rs 1,137.01 crore on Thursday.
Rupee settles marginally lower at 83.6 against dollar
Oil marketing companies are buying crude in anticipation that the commodity might rise further, causing the rupee to weaken. Brent crude oil prices were up 0.06% to $85.13 per barrel from yesterday, Reuters data showed.
Rupee dips against dollar amid OPEC forecast jitters, oil importers rush for greenback
OPEC maintained its 2024 and 2025 global oil demand growth forecasts at 2.25 million barrels per day and 1.85 million barrels per day respectively, Reuters said. Crude oil prices softened to $84.45 per barrel versus $84.66 yesterday, according to Reuters. However, oil marketing companies are buying crude in anticipation that it might rise further, traders said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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