Sensex can zoom to 1.5 lakh by 2029 but don’t be a speculator

While there are several reasons for this surge, peaks and troughs, booms and busts are an integral part of the stock market saga – much like the waves of the sea, which incessantly rise and fall. Hence, there could be an element of “irrational exuberance”, “froth” and “bubble”.

Crude oil prices near 2-month lows. What’s next?

The global benchmark, US WTI crude currently clinging below $80 a barrel, has lost more than 10% from a near two-year high tested last month. A similar correction was witnessed in the Asian Brent and the domestic MCX futures as well.