Oil Price Today (July 13): Crude oil up almost 5%, nears $80 as US, Iran unleash more strikes. $100 in sight?
Brent crude futures advanced $3.34, or 4.38%, to $79.5 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $3.07, or 4.30%, to $74.20 a barrel. The latest rally comes after both benchmarks climbed 5.5% last week, with WTI once again trading above $74 a barrel. European natural gas futures also rose 2.5% after markets […]
Gold slides over 1% as oil surges on Strait of Hormuz closure fears
Gold prices declined over one percent in early Asian trade Monday. Oil prices jumped sharply, increasing inflation concerns and interest rate expectations. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone assaults in the Gulf region. Federal Reserve chair testimony and economic data will offer policy clues. Gold speculators reduced net long positions while China increased […]
Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast
Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the current flare-up represents an escalation […]
Analysts back buy-on-dips strategy as Nifty eyes 24,300–24,600
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Nifty, suggesting a buy-on-dips strategy for traders. They see Nifty potentially reaching 24,300 to 24,600 while staying above 23,800. Bank Nifty shows support at 57,400 and resistance around 58,706 to 59,250. Specific stock recommendations include BEML, Blue Star, Steelcast, Sobha, and Grasim Industries. Traders can also consider a Bull […]
Brent below $80 to sustain OMC earnings recovery
Oil marketing companies’ margins are expected to remain stable as crude prices stay below $80. Recent crude price drops have significantly improved earnings for state-owned oil companies. These companies incurred substantial under-recoveries on fuel sales earlier this year. Current integrated margins are more than double historical averages, boosting annual earnings. Analysts suggest under-recoveries could be […]
Private capital should play a much larger role in India’s infrastructure development: Rajkiran Rai, MD & CEO, NaBFID
India requires infrastructure investments of nearly Rs 770 lakh crore over the next 20 years. This requirement cannot be met through budgetary resources alone; private capital will need to play a larger role, says Rajkiran Rai, managing director and chief executive of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
The ATM story: Banks move to cash recyclers from just dispensers
More than 15,000 ATM units are expected to come up for request for proposals (RFPs) for cash recyclers, with nearly 77% of these belonging to PSBs, according to industry executives. Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of India are among the lenders expected to issue recycler RFPs.
Active momentum mutual funds outperform Nifty, passive peers
Actively managed momentum funds have outperformed the Nifty and passive funds over the past year. Their algorithm-driven stock selection and shorter holding periods navigated a volatile market. Bigger bets on outperforming mid and small-cap stocks also contributed to these significant gains. This market-beating potential has prompted new active momentum fund launches recently. These funds use […]
Global headwinds to cap rupee gains through 2026: ET Poll
The Indian rupee is projected for a slight recovery in coming months. Economists anticipate the rupee will rise just above 94 to the dollar. Subsequently, it is expected to weaken to below 95 by year-end. This outlook contrasts with earlier predictions of significant strengthening. Persistent dollar demand and global risks will likely limit gains.
118-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange plans comeback with new trading platform
The Calcutta Stock Exchange plans a revival with new technology and government support. It will withdraw its voluntary exit application filed with Sebi last year. The exchange possesses sufficient capital for trading operations and has a net worth over ₹300 crore. This initiative aims to create new job opportunities and restore Kolkata’s financial hub status. […]