International crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, October 30, rising more than two per cent after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories fell unexpectedly last week and on reports that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely delay its planned oil output increase. After falling more than six per cent earlier in … Read more
Oil prices dropped approximately $4 per barrel on Monday after Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran over the weekend left oil and nuclear facilities untouched, avoiding disruptions to energy supplies. By 1445 GMT, Brent futures had fallen by $4.13, or 5.43 per cent, to $71.92 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures were down $4.04, or … Read more
Oil prices closed lower on Friday but posted a second consecutive weekly gain as investors considered factors such as potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and the effects of Hurricane Milton on fuel demand in Florida. Brent crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.45%, to settle at $79.04 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas … Read more
— Nathan Mayer Rothschild 17 January 1991. Time: 2.38 am. Eight US Army Apache helicopters flew over the Iraqi–Saudi Arabian border and bombed some Iraqi radar sites. Five minutes later, 24 US Air Force fighter jets attacked airfields in Western Iraq. At 3 am local time, 10 more stealth attack jets raced to Baghdad and … Read more
The Indian stock market crashed on Thursday, 3 October, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 witnessing sharp declines of over 2 per cent each, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and weak global cues. The broader markets followed suit, with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices tumbling more than 2 per … Read more
International crude oil prices edged up about one per cent from a 14-month low level on Thursday, September 5, driven by a bigger-than-expected withdrawal from US inventories and a delay to hike supply by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+). Chinese demand fears and resolution to the Libya deal led to … Read more
International crude oil prices continued their bearish trend and fell by $1 a barrel or around two per cent on Wednesday, September 4, dragged by pessimism about demand fears after after reports emerged that a deal was in the offing to resolve a dispute that has halted Libyan production and exports. Brent crude futures were … 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 remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors grappled with conflicting signals about crude demand. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown in the U.S. were balanced by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. By 11:41 a.m. EDT (1541 GMT), Brent futures had edged up by 1 cent to $85.09 … Read more
Asian markets traded mostly lower while the US stocks ended mixed overnight with a rally in technology stocks. On Tuesday, the Indian stock market indices ended with sharp gains after hitting fresh record highs during the session. The Sensex surged 712.44 points, or 0.92%, to close at 78,053.52, while the Nifty 50 settled 183.45 points, … Read more