Oil prices saw a rise in early Asian trade. This happened after US President Donald Trump extended the trade talk deadline with the European Union. Concerns about US tariffs on the EU have eased. Limited progress in US-Iran nuclear talks also helped. US firms cut operating oil rigs due to lower prices. OPEC+ may increase output next month.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly