On Friday, Indian shares fell for the second consecutive day as a result of persistent profit-taking and a general decrease after the Reserve Bank of India hinted that tighter monetary conditions would linger. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex dropped 0.35% to 62,625.6 while the blue-chip Nifty 50 closed 0.38% lower at 18,563.40. The benchmarks maintained…
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…
After the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and investors became concerned about a slowing global economy that could reduce energy demand, oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday, compounding recent steep losses. Brent futures had decreased by 76 cents, or 1.1%, to $71.57 per barrel. On Wednesday, the global benchmark recorded its lowest…
Oil prices slipped during Asian trade on Monday as the prospect of further interest rate hikes in the United States and Europe to end inflation and the imposition of strict COVID-19 restrictions in China overshadowed the global demand outlook. Brent crude futures dropped 78 cents, or 0.9%, to $86.01 a barrel, after settling 4.1% higher…
