Opec+ is a group that includes Opec and allied producers led by Russia, and pumps over 40 per cent of the world's oil. The group is scheduled to raise output by 135,000 barrels per day in May
The US on Thursday issued new Iran-related sanctions, targeting one individual and several entities including a Chinese "teapot" oil refinery for purchasing and processing Iranian crude oil
Oil prices have recorded seven straight weekly declines since Donald Trump took office on January 20
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities but stopped short of endorsing a full 30-day ceasefire that Trump hoped for
Oil prices have gained support from Trump's vow to continue the US assault on Yemen's Houthis unless they end their attacks on ships in the Red Sea
At 7:00 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were up 126 points at 22,570, suggesting a gap-up start.
Oil is trading near $71 a barrel in London after sinking to the lowest since 2021 last week, following Opec+'s decision to gradually restart halted production from April
US President Donald Trump's economic policies so far have centered on a blitz of tariff announcements. Some have taken effect and others have been delayed or are set to kick in later
Oil prices, however, pared back some gains after Trump said he had instructed his commerce secretary to add an additional 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada
FIIs net sold shares worth Rs 485.41 crore, while DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 263.51 crore, on March 10
Last week marked WTI's seventh consecutive weekly loss, the longest losing streak since November 2023, while Brent fell for a third consecutive week
In the previous session (March 7), Sensex settled at 74,332.58, down 7.51 points or 0.01 per cent. Nifty50, on the other hand, settled 7.80 points or 0.03 per cent higher at 22,552.50
Stock Market Today: As of 6:33 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were down 75 points at 22,545, hinting at a negative start.
In the previous session, equity markets logged their biggest single-day gain in a month, aiding Nifty50 to end its record 10-day losing streak. The Nifty settled at 22,337.30, up 254.65 pts or 1.15%
Brent futures fell 45 cents, or 0.63 per cent, to $70.59 a barrel at 0953 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 74 cents, or 1.08 per cent, to $67.52 a barrel
Stock Markets Today: As of 6:31 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were down 54 points at 22,137, hinting at a negative start.
Brent futures fell $1.61, or 2.25 per cent, to $73.17 a barrel by 10:34 a.m. EST (1534 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.60, or 2.3 per cent, to $69.10
US President Donald Trump, on Monday, confirmed that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will proceed as planned once the monthlong delay ends next week
Brent futures were up 13 cents, or 0.2 per cent, at $74.56 barrel by 1103 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures added 11 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $70.51
At 7:06 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading 139 points lower at 22,684, hinting at a gap-down start for the bourses