Oil prices edged lower. Global production is expected to rise. Demand growth forecasts are weak. The US dollar strengthened. OPEC lowered its oil demand growth forecast. The EIA raised its global oil output forecast. Traders await further market data.
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fears
Nomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures rise