Oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors reassessed the ability of China’s stimulus programs to boost the economy enough to spur higher fuel demand growth in the world’s biggest crude importer. Brent crude futures were down 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $75 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 24 cents, or 0.3%,…
Gold prices reached record highs on Wednesday due to a weaker dollar and an escalated Middle East conflict. Spot gold held steady at $2,658.07 per ounce, while gold futures edged 0.2% higher to $2,682.60. The dollar was down 0.2%, making greenback-priced bullion less expensive for other currency holders. This data raised hopes that the U.S….
As market challenges ease, UBS strategists predict that major commodity sectors will bottom out in the coming months. Despite weak performance in most categories, the outlook remains positive, with sector-wide recovery and growth into 2025. Over 6-12 months, total returns of at least 10% for the UBS CMCI are forecasted. The energy sector, particularly crude…
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on concerns that rising tensions in the Middle East could hit supplies from the major producing region, while a major hurricane loomed over the world’s biggest crude producer, the United States. Brent crude futures for November delivery were up 69 cents, or 0.93%, at $74.59 a barrel. US WTI crude…
Gold prices reached record highs on Monday due to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and signs of further reductions. Spot gold remained near $2,619.37 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures edged 0.1% lower to $2,643.90. The Fed began easing monetary policy with a half-percentage-point rate cut on Wednesday, forecasting a further half-point reduction…
The US interest rate cut and the strength of the Indian market have attracted foreign investors, who have invested close to Rs 33,700 crore in Indian shares thus far this month. Based on depositories’ data, this is the second-largest monthly inflow for 2024; the biggest was in March when FPIs invested a total of Rs…
Oil prices rose on Monday, buoyed by concerns that heightened conflict in the Middle East may curtail regional supply and expectations last week’s outsized U.S. interest rate cut will support demand. Brent crude futures for November were up 60 cents, or 0.8% at $75.09 a barrel . U.S. crude futures for November were up 64…
On Monday, Inox Wind Limited (IWL) declared that it had inked a consortium agreement worth roughly Rs 2,200 crore with a group of banks headed by ICICI Bank. It further stated that, based on the lead bank’s working capital evaluation, this ceiling will probably be increased to around Rs 2,400 crore (ICICI Bank). The company stated in a regulatory filing that the limitations extended are mostly not dependent on funds [bank guarantees (BGs) and letters of credit (LCs)].Based on the soundness of Inox Wind’s balance sheet, the limitations have been approved without the need for corporate guarantees or further backing from Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (GFL). The…
In the week ending on September 20, the Indian market maintained its recent upward trend and set a new record as investors welcomed the Fed’s unexpected 50 basis point interest rate drop. The decline in unemployment claims, a strong FII inflow, and the possibility that the RBI will adopt the Fed’s stance at its next…
India’s palm oil production is expected to triple in six years due to increased area under oil palm plantations and mature plantations for harvesting. The world’s largest edible oil importer relies on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand for palm oil supplies. An increase in production will help India reduce edible oil imports, which account for nearly…
