Prices are likely to find support around Rs 5,500 on MCX and $65 on NYMEX WTI. However, while potential OPEC+ production cuts and a possible 25 bps rate cut may provide temporary relief, overall market fundamentals suggest continued downward pressure. Ample supply and weak demand growth projections are expected to keep prices low in the near term.
Dividends & bonus issues: LIC, Asian Paints among 35 stocks turning ex-record date this week. How many do you own?
Around 35 companies, including LIC, HUL, Asian Paints and IndusInd Bank, have fixed record dates for dividends, bonus issues and buybacks in the upcoming week.