The main international oil contract, Brent crude, fell below $70 per barrel on Tuesday for the first time since December 2021 amid concerns about slowing economic growth depressing fuel demand. Brent crude slumped 3.7 percent in afternoon trading to $69.15 per barrel while the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), tumbled 4.1 percent to $65.90. lul/zap/rl/gv
Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds
Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds