The price of crude oil yesterday increased by 1.08% to settle at 6726 on signs of tightening global supply, but the increase was restrained by China’s slowing economy and worries about additional U.S. interest rate increases. Unexpected rate cuts by the central bank failed to calm the market as fears about the country’s struggling economy…
Tuesday saw a little decline in oil prices as traders gave up the majority of the gains made the previous session in the wake of Saudi Arabia’s declaration that it will further reduce the output, of the world’s largest exporter. At $76.48 a barrel, Brent crude futures were down 23 cents, or 0.3%. American West…
A stronger dollar and confusing messages from Saudi Arabia and Russia ahead of the next OPEC+ policy meeting contributed to the decline in oil prices in early trade on Friday. In the morning session, Brent crude prices were down 30 cents to $75.96 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices were down 14 cents…
Early Friday morning Asian trading saw a minor decline in oil prices as hopes that a U.S. debt default will be avoided were weighed against persistent inflation statistics that might signal future interest rate increases from central banks around the world. Brent futures were down 2 cents at $75.84 per barrel on today morning. West…
The rupee declined for the second consecutive day, losing 7 paise to 82.16 against the US dollar on Friday as investor confidence was dampened by a strong foreign dollar. However, dealers indicated that a rising trend in domestic equities and unabated foreign capital inflows helped to soften the decline. The rupee’s intraday high against the…
Yesterday, crude oil fell -1.58% to settle at 6235 as concerns about a potential recession in the world’s largest economy were stoked by disappointing U.S. data. Signs of strengthening short-term consumption growth are being countered by pressure witnessed amid ongoing economic concerns and anticipation of more interest rate hikes that could restrain fuel demand growth….
The windfall tax on all domestically produced crude oil was increased by the centre from zero to Rs 6,400 per tonne. Additionally, the government eliminated the SAED, which had been charged at a rate of 0.5 rupees per litre. For the continued export of petrol and ATF (aviation turbine fuel), windfall tax exemptions are granted….
Oil prices increased on Friday as supplies tightened and Russian production appeared to be declining. The market was anticipating the IEA’s monthly report, which would provide more insight into the forecast for global demand, later in the day. The price of Brent crude futures had increased by 34 cents, or 0.39%, to $86.43 per barrel….
The bullish trend in the bullion pack and crude oil persisted in the commodities market, while most base metal prices declined last week. The favorite asset class for investors at the moment is still yellow metal. Comex spot gold price soared to a brand-new 52-week high of $2032 per ounce, and for the week, the…
The stage has been prepared for other producers to compete for markets in Asia following an unexpected reduction in oil supply from OPEC+. Since the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries began actively controlling supplies in 2017, member states have given flows to Asia preferential treatment at the expense of nations like the U.S. China and…
