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Oil falls as Trump's energy emergency order fuels oversupply concerns

oil market is expected to be oversupplied this year, after weak economic activity and energy transition efforts weighed heavily on demand in top-consuming nations the United States and China

Rupee rises 5 paise to 86.55 against dollar on decline in crude prices

The rupee appreciated 5 paise to close at 86.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as an overnight decline in crude oil prices and the US dollar index supported investor sentiments. Besides, a positive trend in domestic equities also helped the local currency, Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade within a volatile range of 86.20-86.80 ahead of key events in the global and domestic economic landscape. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a strong note at 86.48 against the greenback. During the day, the local unit touched an intraday high of 86.46 and a low of 86.57. It finally closed at 86.55 (provisional), a rise of 5 paise against the US dollar. In the previous session on Friday, the rupee settled at 86.60. According to Anuj Choudhary Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, the rupee strengthened against the greenback on the weak tone in the US Dollar index and positive domestic markets. Overnight decline in crude oil prices also supp

Weaker rupee to inflate import bill due to crude oil rate surge: GTRI

The weaker rupee will push the country's import bill due to higher payments for crude oil, coal, vegetable oil, gold, diamonds, electronics, machinery, plastics, and chemicals, economic think tank GTRI said on Friday. Citing an example, it said the depreciating domestic currency will increase India's gold import bill, especially as global gold prices have jumped 31.25 per cent, rising from USD 65,877 per kg in January 2024 to USD 86,464 per kg in January 2025. Since January 16, last year, the Indian Rupee (INR) has weakened by 4.71 per cent against the US dollar, falling from Rs 82.8 to Rs 86.7. In the last ten years, between January 2015 and 2025, the INR has weakened by 41.3 per cent against the US dollar, falling from Rs 61.4 to Rs 86.7, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in its report. In comparison, the Chinese Yuan depreciated by 3.24 per cent, from Yuan 7.10 to Yuan 7.33. "Overall, weaker INR will inflate import bills, raise energy and input prices, leading to

Markets Today: Wipro, TechM, RIL, Infy, Axis Bk Q3; FIIs; Capital Infra IPO

At 6:35 AM, GIFT Nifty futures indicated a weaker start for the markets, trading 56 points lower at 23,321.5

US sanction clarifications tighten squeeze on India's February oil supplies

Indian refiners have until Feb 27 to wind down transactions with sanctioned Russian tankers, opaque traders, a shadow fleet, and insurers, according to a US govt official

Market Today: GIFT Nifty; RIL, Infy, Axis Bk Q3; Laxmi Dental IPO allotment

At 6:35 AM, GIFT Nifty futures indicated a gap-up opening for the markets, trading 150 points higher at 23,416

India-Russia term deal talks for crude oil on hold amid sanctions

Refiners looking to strike arrangements with suppliers in next 2 months

Markets Today: WPI, CPI; GIFT Nifty; HCLTech; Quadrant, Capital Infra IPOs

In previous trading session, the Sensex plunged 1,048.90 points, or 1.36 per cent, to close at 76,330.01. Similarly, the Nifty50 dropped 345.55 points, or 1.47 per cent, ending the day at 23,085.95

Markets Today: GIFT Nifty; Dec Inflation; HCLTech Q3; Standard Glass IPO

At 6:32 AM, GIFT Nifty futures indicate a gap-down opening for the markets, trading 160 points lower at 23,341

Markets Today: TCS Q3; FIIs; Quadrant Future IPO allotment; US, UK bonds

Thursday's session had already painted a grim picture, with the Sensex plunging 528.28 points (0.68 per cent) to close at 77,620.21. The Nifty shed 162.45 points (0.69 per cent) to settle at 23,526.50

BP partnership to boost ONGC revenue by $10.3 billion over 10 years

ONGC said TSP will receive a fixed fee for the first two years, followed by a service fee based on a percentage share of the revenue from net incremental hydrocarbon production

Crude Oil: Here's your trading strategy for January 9; target price & more

On Wednesday, Brent crude was down around 1.2 per cent to $76.16/bbl, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell around, or 1.05 per cent, to $73.47/bbl

Oil prices edge down for second day straight on rising US fuel inventories

Both benchmarks fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and the bigger-than-expected rise in US fuel stockpiles weighed on prices

Rupee falls 1 paisa to record low of 85.92 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee slipped 1 paisa to its record low of 85.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, the third straight session of downfall, weighed down by a stronger American currency and higher crude oil prices. Forex traders said the relentless outflow of foreign funds amid soaring US bond yields boosted the American currency, while subdued domestic equity markets pushed the rupee down further. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its historic low level of 85.94 and inched up to 85.92 against the greenback in initial deals, trading with a loss of 1 paisa from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee plunged 17 paise to settle at its all-time low closing level of 85.91 against the dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.11 per cent lower but stayed elevated at 108.80. The 10-year US bond yields also remained elevated at 4.66 per cent amid expectations of delayed interest

Markets Today: TCS, IREDA Q3; Fed Dec minutes; Standard Glass IPO allotment

In the previous session, the Sensex ended at 78,141.06, registering a decline of 58 points or 0.07 per cent, while the Nifty50 closed at 23,688.95, down 19 points or 0.08 per cent

Oil prices surge as Russia, Opec supply drop, US crude stocks decline

Brent crude was up 69 cents, or 0.90 per cent, at $77.74 a barrel at 0954 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 87 cents, or 1.17 per cent, to $75.12

Markets Today: FY25 GDP; Wall St. slips; Q3 results; Leo Dry Fruits listing

At 6:31 AM, GIFT Nifty futures indicated a subdued start, trading 72 points lower at 23,723, suggesting a negative opening for Indian bourses

Saudi oil giant ups crude prices for Asian buyers amid tightening supply

The world's top oil exporter Saudi Aramco announced its first crude oil price hike in three months

Oil set for weekly gains as market eyes US, Chinese policy support

Signs of Chinese economic fragility heightened expectations of policy measures to boost growth in the world's top oil importer

India's 2025 fuel exports may face heat from geopolitics, Houthi attacks

Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels since October 2023 on ships crossing the Suez Canal have hurt sales of transport fuel shipments from India