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Residential launches decline 11% in first half of 2024: Report
India's residential real estate market saw a 55% rise in new launches to 159,455 units in H1 2024, with major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad leading the surge. In contrast, Kolkata experienced an 11% decline. Overall, residential prices in top cities increased by 5% to 20%.
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Oil prices tick up as crude, gasoline inventories ease
Oil prices rose as U.S. crude and gasoline stocks fell, with Brent at $85.43 and WTI at $82.47. Influences include U.S. inflation data, Federal Reserve actions, Powell's comments, CPI and PPI reports, OPEC's forecast, Hurricane Beryl impact, economic growth, air travel, rate cut speculation, and interest rates affecting borrowing costs.
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Commercial vehicle sales volume to fall 3-6 pc in FY25: Report
Commercial vehicle sales volume is expected to decline by 3-6 per cent in the current fiscal year due to a slump in demand, as reported by CareEdge Ratings. The slowdown is attributed to reduced demand in both the medium, heavy commercial, and light commercial vehicle segments, alongside high inventory levels with dealers.
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Brent crude above $87 at highest levels since April
Brent crude prices reach a 3-month high at $87 due to a significant drop in US inventories. Market sees gains supported by dollar weakness and improved US fuel demand outlook. However, economic worries persist with unexpected German industrial orders decline and rise in US jobless claims.
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Brent crude oil holds above $87 a barrel
Brent crude futures fell 29 cents (0.3%) to $87.05 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 40 cents (0.5%) to $83.48 amid thin trading due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday. In the previous session, Brent rose 1.3% to $87.34, its highest close since April 30, while WTI settled at an 11-week high of $83.88.
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Oil prices slide on fears of slow US demand after surprise inventory build
Oil prices dropped due to rising U.S. stockpiles, affecting market sentiment. Brent crude traded at $84.17, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $80.58 per barrel. Escalating conflicts in Gaza, notably in Rafah, contribute to market uncertainties amidst concerns over weakening demand.
Oil edges higher on inventory drawdown outlook, Middle East risks
Oil prices inched up on Wednesday nearing their highest level in almost two months, driven by forecasts for an eventual inventory drawdown during the third quarter peak summer demand season and geopolitical risks from the Middle East conflict.
Oil prices slip as rate hike worries come into focus
Crude oil futures slid on Friday due to higher interest rates in Asia and the U.S., with Brent futures at $85.60 and U.S. crude at $81.20. Japan's core consumer prices rose by 2.5% from last year.
Brent rises on Middle East war jitters, while WTI dips ahead of inventories report
Brent crude futures rose as Israeli tanks advanced into Gaza, while U.S. crude dipped on the U.S. federal holiday of Juneteenth.
Oil inches up as war jitters outweigh surprise build in U.S. crude stocks
Oil prices rose on conflict fears in Europe and the Middle East, with unexpected U.S. crude inventory build. Concerns over escalating conflict and supply disruptions led to price increases in the oil market.
Oil rises on strengthening Fed rate cut expectations
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and a rebound from a selloff linked to growing U.S. inventories and an OPEC+ supply increase.
Oil falls more than $1 on worries of supply rising later in 2024
Oil prices fell more than $1 on Tuesday, extending losses from a four-month low in the previous session, as investors worried about supply rising later in the year amid signs of weakening U.S. demand.
Oil prices extend losses on worries of supply rising later in 2024
Oil prices fell with Brent crude at $78.16 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $74.05. OPEC+ extended output cuts into 2025. GasBuddy data indicated a decline in U.S. gasoline prices.
Oil falls as Fed policymakers look to maintain rate cuts, gasoline stocks rise
Oil prices fell on Friday due to concerns over inflation risks, U.S. crude inventories, and OPEC+ negotiations to extend oil production cuts.
Oil prices steady ahead of US stocks data, OPEC+ meeting
Both benchmarks are headed for monthly losses, with Brent futures on track for a decline of more than 5% from last month, while WTI was poised for a slide of over 3.5%.
Oil prices down on demand woes as markets await U.S crude stockpiles data
Oil prices down on Thursday as markets await U.S. crude oil stockpiles data. Brent futures at $83.52 a barrel, U.S. WIT crude at $79.19. API figures show inventory changes.
Oil rises as major producers expected to keep output cuts in place
Oil prices rose on expectations of production cuts by major producers at a meeting this Sunday as fuel consumption is set to increase with the start of the peak summer demand season.
Oil set for weekly gain on signs of improving demand
Brent crude oil prices rose 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $83.48 a barrel by 0018 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.41 a barrel.
Oil prices up on wildfires in Canada, US inventories drawdown expectations
A large wildfire was approaching Fort McMurray, the hub for Canada's oil sands industry with production of around 3.3 million barrels per day, or two-thirds of the country's total output, and thousands in suburbs were told to evacuate.
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