Oil prices are climbing for a second day. This surge is driven by uncertainty over Venezuela’s oil supply and growing concerns about output from Iran due to civil unrest. Major oil companies are vying for U.S. government deals to export Venezuelan crude. Protests in Iran over economic hardship are also contributing to supply worries.
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay muted
India’s agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability of deficient rainfall. However, the impact on agriculture