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Opec+ unlikely to decide oil policy on February 1, will wait several weeks

Oil prices have found support from more positive sentiment about demand this week and rising geopolitical tensions from attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group on Red Sea shipping

Rupee falls 4 paise to 83.05 against US dollar; brent crude futures surge

The rupee breached its seven-day gaining streak and depreciated 4 paise to 83.05 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as foreign investors rushed to withdraw funds amid a sharp rise in crude oil prices. Despite a weak American currency and surging equity markets, overall sentiment was dented after the US data showed inflation increased more than expected in December, dousing hopes of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the near future, according to forex analysts. They said investors will also keep a close watch on the domestic inflation numbers to be released later in the day. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened weak at 83.08 and lost further ground to touch 83.10 against the greenback. The unit later traded at 83.05 against the dollar, registering a loss of 4 paise from its previous close. The domestic currency settled 2 paise higher at 83.01 on Thursday. This was the seventh straight session of rise for the local unit, during whic

Oil prices go steady with trading Brent near $80 as US output hits record

Brent crude futures rose 13 cents, or 0.1%, to $79.80 a barrel by 0914 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was 4 cents higher at $74.26

Bull run extends on D St! Sensex leaps 353 pts, Nifty nears 20,950

Closing Bell on December 6, 2023: The benchmarks on the BSE and NSE, along with the MidCap index, hit fresh lifetime highs today

Brent crude futures climb over 2% to gain $2 amid Opec production cuts

The front-month December WTI contract expires later on Monday. The more active January futures gained $1.79 to $77.83

Oil prices up 1.5% as Saudi Arabia and Russia stick to supply cuts

Oil was rebounding after both benchmarks lost about 6 per cent in the week to November 3

Markets may ignore West Asia events till there's no invasion: Chris Wood

Over the past few weeks, equity markets have reacted sharply to the developments in West Asia with most frontline indices across the globe slipping 1 per cent to 7 per cent.

Brent hits $93 as escalating Middle East conflict heightens supply concerns

"This turn of diplomatic fortunes again garners fear of conflict spread and therefore the leap in oil," said John Evans of oil broker PVM

Crude oil prices rise 3%, breach $97 a barrel on US stockpile concern

Brent crude futures closed up $2.59, or 2.8 per cent, at $96.55. It breached $97 a barrel during the session

Nearby Brent crude contract spread hits 2023 high on tight supply

Brent, which is used to price more than three-quarters of the world's traded oil, has been rising since late June, as leading producer Saudi Arabia spearheaded output cuts

Impact check: Higher crude oil prices threaten India Inc's profit margins

Weak demand, global slowdown add to their woes

Sensex extends winning run into 11th day, gains 320 pts; Nifty nears 20,200

CLOSING BELL ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2023: The BSE Sensex hit a new life-time high at 67,927, and the Nifty registered a peak at 20,222 on Friday

Oil India share jumps 6%, rebounds to 1-year high after 3 weeks: Read why

With crude crossing $94 per barrel, upstream companies like OIL will benefit from higher net crude realisations; company also exploring ways to repatriate its dividends worth $150 million from Russia

Sensex rises 246 pts, Nifty holds 20,050 in broad rally; PSB index zooms 4%

Closing Bell on September 13, 2023:The gains were led by Bharti Airtel (up 2.7 per cent), Titan, Axis Bank, SBI, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Motors, Ultratech Cement, and Bajaj Finance

Crude oil prices rises to highest in over 7 months on supply worries

Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, has already agreed with OPEC+ partners to cut oil exports next month, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said

Sensex rebounds 507 pts from lows, ends 138 pts up; auto, IT stocks gain

Closing Bell on August 16, 2023: The shares of SBFC Finance, which debuted on Wednesday at a premium of 44 per cent, settled at Rs 92.2 per share, up nearly 62 per cent over issue price

Oil prices up on China economic support pledge, tighter Russian supply

Brent futures rose 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $79.72 a barrel at 0010 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was steady at $75.75 per barrel

Brent oil hovers above $80 per barrel after US inflation eases: Report

Markets expect one more interest rate rise before the US rate-hiking cycle peaks. Higher rates can slow economic growth and reduce oil demand

Sensex sheds 505 pts from summit, ends 165 pts up; PSU banks crack; IT gain

CLOSING BELL ON JULY 13, 2023: The NSE Nifty50 hit a new high of 19,567, before finishing with a modest gain of 29 points on Thursday. Broader indices ended in red.

Brent crude rises above $80/barrel amid signs of tightening supplies

Futures rose as much as 0.8% in London, climbing just above $80