Market participants and investors will look out for several stock market triggers in the second week of the March, when the focus will shift to crucial economic data, electoral announcements ahead of General Elections 2024, foreign capital inflow and global cues. The domestic equity benchmarks witnessed a volatile week but extended their winning streak for …
Oil prices climbed about two per cent on Wednesday, March 6, on a smaller-than-expected build in US crude inventories, a big withdrawal from distillate and gasoline stockpiles and remarks by the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that he still expects US interest rate cuts this year. Lower interest rates could increase demand for oil …
Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock market indices closed in the red overnight ahead of key economic data. Market participants appeared to be cautious ahead of Powell’s two-day congressional testimony later this week, the European Central Bank’s policy decision, and the Labor Department’s crucial February jobs report. China’s “Two Sessions” meeting got underway …
Oil prices experienced a slight decline amid speculation that unexpectedly robust inflation figures might postpone reductions in high interest rates, which have been restraining global fuel demand growth. Brent crude futures saw a decrease of 20 cents, marking a 0.3% drop to $81.42 per barrel by 1415 GMT. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures …
Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors indulged in some profit-taking after both benchmarks ended last week about 6% higher on Middle East tensions and as refining outages squeezed refined products markets. Brent crude futures were down 54 cents, or about 0.7%, at $81.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 32 …
Oil prices gained over two per cent on Thursday, February 8, as investors considered the impact of Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire offer from Hamas and unexpected drops in US fuel stocks. Diplomatic efforts continue, with a Hamas delegation arriving in Cairo on Thursday for ceasefire talks with mediators Egypt and Qatar. Brent crude futures …
Oil prices rose for a second week in a row and settled at their highest in nearly two months on Friday, January 26, as positive US economic growth and signs of Chinese stimulus boosted global demand expectations, while Middle East supply concerns added support to price rise. Brent crude futures rose $1.12, or 1.4 per …