Stable oil prices, a decline in the dollar index, central bank liquidity support, and probable forex market interventions are just a few of the factors that have caused the Indian Rupee to rise more than 1% this week, continuing its winning streak into its eighth session and ending its best weekly performance in two years….
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks and fears of oversupply amid rising trade tensions. US inflation figures for February showed softer-than-expected growth. To stabilize the region and ensure continued energy supplies, the US has initiated ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine. If the ceasefire is successful, more crude exports from the region could contribute to global supply. The…
The steep decline in the dollar index and the price of Brent crude oil caused the Indian rupee to open 8 paise higher on March 6. After closing at 86.97 against the US dollar, the local currency opened at 86.89 against the US dollar. Early trading saw the dollar index, which compares the value of…
Crude prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday as markets remained nervous about tax challenges and rising supply, with the focus on stimulus plans in the world’s largest importer, China. Prices fell to their lowest in five months on Tuesday as investors worried about a slowdown in demand in the face of economic sanctions…
Oil prices fell to their lowest in nearly three months in Asian trade on Tuesday, as concerns mounted about the economic disruption caused by rising US trade tariffs and the possibility of additional OPEC+ output. Oil has not been resting this week as the world’s largest economies threatened to escalate their trade war. Concerns also…
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), a state-owned major oil marketing firm, announced on Tuesday that it has set a capital expenditure target of Rs 33,000 crore for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–2026, compared to Rs 35,000 crore for FY25. As of December, the company’s capital expenditures for the fiscal year totaled Rs 28,000 crore. The company…
Crude oil prices dropped by 1.98% to ₹6,300 after the US reversed its initial plan to impose sanctions and tariffs on Colombia after reaching an agreement on deported migrants. Market volatility persists due to the President’s strong rhetoric. US crude oil inventories fell for the ninth week, with a 1.02 million-barrel drop. Inventories at the…
As the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance triggered a broad dollar rally, the rupee fell 12 paise to its lowest point ever, 85.06, against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday. Forex dealers reported that the US Federal Reserve had changed its 2025 forecasts, indicating a more cautious approach to monetary policy and putting…
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday and headed for a positive week as lingering concerns over worsening Middle East conflicts largely kept the risk premium in play. Brent oil futures for December delivery rose 0.4% to $74.70 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.5% to $70.55 a barrel. Brent…
India’s merchandise exports increased somewhat year over year to $34.58 billion in September, albeit from a low base (-2.8%). However, with import growth also being moderate at 1.6%, the trade imbalance shrank to $20.78 billion, its lowest level in five months. With exports falling sharply by 9.3% year over year in August, the trade imbalance…
