crude oil

Crude oil increased due to higher-than-expected fuel demand in the US

Crude oil prices rose by 2.83% to 5,988, driven by higher-than-expected US fuel demand and OPEC+’s potential delay in an output hike. U.S. gasoline inventories reached a two-year low, while crude inventories drew down by 0.515 million barrels, contrasting with a 2.3 million-barrel build. Cushing, Oklahoma crude stocks rose by 0.681 million barrels. The U.S….

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As LME stocks rise for the third day in a row, zinc prices fall.

Zinc prices fell by 0.34% to 288.95 due to rising stocks in LME warehouses, easing supply concerns. This has led to a reduced cash premium over three-month zinc contracts, indicating softer demand. Chinese economic data shows sluggish demand, with September’s industrial profits marking the steepest decline of the year. Production forecasts for global mined zinc…

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MSP increased for seven Rabi crops, with mustard being a major beneficiary

The Indian government has raised minimum support prices (MSP) for seven rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, with mustard and rapeseed being the most affected. The increase is expected to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification. Wheat’s MSP has been raised by Rs 150 per quintal. To reduce import dependence on…

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USDA Reduces India’s Production Forecast to 30.72 Million Bales, Increasing Cotton Prices

Cotton candy prices rose by 0.11% at 56,810, driven by the USDA’s revision of India’s cotton production forecast for the 2024-25 season to 30.72 million bales, down from previous estimates due to crop damage and pest issues. However, the upside movement remains limited due to moderate demand and weak export activity, especially in key markets…

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Torrent Power would invest Rs 64,000 crore in renewable energy projects, With the potential to create 26,000 jobs.

With the potential to create 26,000 jobs, Torrent Power Limited said on Monday that it had committed an investment of Rs 64,000 crore during the fourth iteration of “RE-Invest 2024” in Gandhinagar. The company announced in a regulatory filing that it has sent two “Shapath Patra” to the Indian government’s Union Ministry of New and…

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The previous week saw a 4.09 million barrel increase in oil inventories: API

The API said on Tuesday that although U.S. crude stockpiles increased last week more than anticipated, gasoline inventories decreased, suggesting that refinery activity is still recovering despite rising fuel demand. The U.S. benchmark crude oil futures, WTI Futures, settled down 0.1% at $85.36 a barrel before trading at $85.28 a barrel in response to the…

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