Rate cuts are unlikely given the spike in crude oil prices; all eyes are on the RBI MPC.

Following three straight weeks of gains, the markets had a severe decline, losing 4.5%, mostly due to unfavorable global cues. Beginning with growing tensions in the Middle East, which increased the price of crude oil due to concerns about supply disruptions, the mood was pessimistic. Further lowering market optimism was the ongoing FII selling, which…

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Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, oil prices have risen

Tuesday’s early Asian trading saw an increase in oil prices as investors maintained their concern that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spread into a larger battle in the oil-exporting area, potentially disrupting supply. Brent crude prices had risen by 70 cents, or 0.8%, to $90.53 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures had gained…

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Oil is nearly unchanged as U.S. crude stock draw battles economic worries

On Thursday, oil prices remained almost unchanged due to a larger-than-anticipated drop in U.S. crude stocks and concerns that more aggressive U.S. interest rate increases would slow economic growth and reduce oil consumption. Brent crude futures had increased by 5 cents to $82.71 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had increased by…

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