Despite concerns about global demand, oil prices rose on Thursday on expectations that a forthcoming US interest rate cut would boost economic activity and boost fuel consumption. Brent oil futures recovered some losses from the previous day, rising 17 cents, or 0.21%, to settle at $79.93 a barrel. U.S. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was…
The provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday showed that the increase in prices of food articles, food product manufacturing, mineral oils, crude petroleum & natural gas, other manufacturing, etc. was the main cause of India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation for July, which eased to 2.04% on an annual…
Four initial public offers (IPOs) totaling more than Rs 11,850 crore were completed in the first week of August, demonstrating that the volatility in global equities hasn’t dulled the shine on the primary market. This pattern will probably continue as 25 companies that have received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)…
Zinc prices fell 1.6% to 255.9, which accounts for nearly 50% of the cost of zinc production. Zinc stocks fell by 8.5% from the previous Friday, which also impacted the price movement. The surplus in the global zinc market narrowed to 8,300 MT in May from 15,300 MT in April. In July 2024, China’s refined…
The price of aluminium increased by 0.37%, reaching ₹216.05, as the market reacted to several supply-side events. August is predicted to see a minor increase in refined zinc production, which could have an impact on the larger base metal markets. China’s domestic production of aluminium increased significantly, reaching 3.683 million metric tonnes in July 2024…
As food prices decreased in July, India’s retail inflation rate fell to 3.54%, nearly five years below its previous peak, according to government statistics released on Monday. This reduction comes after an inflation rate of 5.08% in June, which was the lowest since August 2019. The Reserve Bank of India’s 4% goal inflation rate was…
August saw a minor decline in the value of the Indian rupee of 0.3% versus the US dollar, with August 12 marking a new record low of 83.98. In comparison, during the same period, the majority of other Asian currencies have appreciated in value relative to the US dollar. Notably, thus far this month, the…
Tuesday’s Asian trading saw a decline in gold prices, but they were still at record highs due to the demand for safe-haven assets brought on by worries about an Iranian attack on Israel. Gold futures expiring in December dropped 0.1% to $2,501.45 an ounce, while spot gold declined 0.4% to $2,460.78. While spot prices continued…
OPEC cut its estimates for world oil demand this year and next. In a monthly report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut estimates for global demand growth in 2024 by 135,000 barrels per day. At a review meeting earlier this month, the alliance reaffirmed that the hike could be “suspended or modified” “depending…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have switched to net sellers this month, taking out more than Rs 13,400 crore from Indian stocks as of the beginning of August. This reversal comes after several months of rising investment. Earlier this year, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested a total of Rs 22,134 crore in Indian stocks. On the…
