Both contracts fell more than 2 per cent in the previous session on the prospect of an Iranian nuclear deal, which could result in more barrels being released onto the global market
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Oil prices: The 90-day relief on reciprocal tariffs could see crude oil prices edging a bit higher towards $65. However, overall, we expect prices to trade range bound between $65-$58
In the previous session, Indian markets ended in the red after the RBI MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, and shifted its policy stance from 'accommodative' to 'neutral'.
Crude has plunged to its lowest level in about four years after US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs on almost all countries
In the previous session, Sensex ended at 78,017.19, up 32.81 points or 0.04 per cent. Nifty50 closed at 23,668.65, up 10.30 points or 0.04 per cent
US government data showed a higher-than-expected drawdown last week in distillate inventories, including diesel and heating oil, which fell by 2.8 million barrel
At 7:00 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were up 126 points at 22,570, suggesting a gap-up start.
FIIs net sold shares worth Rs 485.41 crore, while DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 263.51 crore, on March 10
The Reserve Bank of India may cut the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent later in the day
In the previous session, Sensex dropped 312.53 points, or 0.40 per cent, to close at 78,271.28, while Nifty50 ended lower by 42.95 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 23,696.30
Brent crude futures dipped 2 cents to $78.98 a barrel by 0941 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) lost 4 cents to $75.40
Early signs hinted at a flat start, with GIFT Nifty Futures trading about 9 points higher at 24,001 level at 6:35 AM
Early indicators pointed to a subdued start, with GIFT Nifty Futures trading 84 points lower at 23,934 at 6:55 AM
Weak demand, particularly in top importer China, and non-Opec+ supply growth were two factors behind the move
At 6:40 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 11 points higher at 24,228, suggesting a flat to positive start for the Indian bourses
New Delhi has repeatedly defended its purchases from Russia as necessary to keep prices in check
Israeli intelligence suggested that Iran is preparing to attack Israel with a large number of drones and ballistic missiles
Oil prices climbed this week as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Iran launched missiles at Israel and the Israelis threatened retaliation, raising the possibility of a disruption to the flow of oil from the region. A jump in oil prices automatically spurs fear of a spike in gas prices, but experts see reasons that may not happen. Here's a look at the current situation and the outlook for oil and gas prices: Familiar tensions, different times Oil prices rose than USD 6 per barrel this week and prices at the pump moved higher as well. The average price for a gallon of gas rose 5 cents from last week. Any major escalation of tensions in the Middle East conjures up memories of the oil embargo that followed the start of the Yom Kippur war in 1973, which quadrupled oil prices. However, the global supply of oil has been altered radically since the 1970s, with the US becoming the world's largest oil producer. Months of war between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah, two Iranian proxies,
Biden earlier in the day contributed to a surge in global oil prices when he said Washington was discussing strikes on Iran's oil facilities