Indian oil explorers surged on Wednesday as global crude prices jumped due to Winter Storm Fern disrupting US output and tightening near-term supply. Oil India and ONGC shares climbed significantly, with the Nifty Oil & Gas Index outperforming broader markets. Analysts noted that stable crude prices directly boost upstream companies’ earnings.
Dollar whipped as markets wary of mounting risks
The dollar remained weak on Thursday amid policy uncertainty, though supportive comments from the White House and European officials offered some respite. Investors interpreted the