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Asian shares rise, oil up as focus turns on upcoming US-Iran talks
MSCI's equity gauge for Asia Pacific was up 0.4% during open, looking at its first weekly gain since February. Technology shares, which were less impacted by the war, rallied post CoreWeave Inc striking another larger $21 billion deal for supplying computing power to Meta Platforms Inc. Meanwhile, South Korean shares jumped 2%.
Oil-Dri Corp of America stock hits all-time high at 71.67 USD - Investing.com India
Oil-Dri Corp of America stock hits all-time high at 71.67 USDInvesting.com India
Rupee could fall to 100/dollar if oil stays above $110/barrel: Neelkanth Mishra
The Axis Bank chief economist's comments come at a time when the local unit has fallen by 4.5% against the dollar since the war in West Asia began on 28 February, and 11% in FY26, hitting an all-time low of 95.1250 per dollar on 30 March.
INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
Oil Sees Exceptional Premiums on War Stress, Morgan Stanley Says
The growing stress in the oil market triggered by the Middle East war is showing up in huge premiums for prompt real-world barrels, with the wider Brent complex working as it should, according to Morgan Stanley.
RBI pause now, tightening later: A delicate trade-off with rising tail risks
India's economy faces testing times from rising oil prices and global uncertainty. While growth is solid, it is uneven and vulnerable. Inflation is moderating but fragile. The Reserve Bank of India anticipates a cautious approach to interest rates. Deeper reforms and sharper policy focus are crucial for sustained growth amidst evolving global challenges.
Asian stocks, oil seesaw with Iran deadline in focus
Brent crude trimmed opening gains and was trading just under $110 a barrel on the back of markets remaining volatile prior to Trump's Tuesday 8pm ET cutoff. US equity index futures recovered from initial losses and were trading little changed.
Morgan Stanley’s defensive playbook for spiking oil prices amid Iran war
Investors ought to prepare their portfolios for rockier times as energy supply becomes uncertain, according to a team of Morgan Stanley strategists.
Vedanta FY26 output hits record highs in Aluminium, Zinc; Hydrocarbon output slips
Vedanta Limited reported record FY26 production across aluminium, alumina and zinc, with alumina output surging 48% and mined metal at Zinc India hitting an all-time high. Power sales and copper output also posted strong growth. However, oil and gas production declined 16% year-on-year, weighing on overall performance.
US Stock Market | Wall Street pushes Fed rate cut expectations to September amid oil shock
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley now expects the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. This is a shift from its earlier June projection. Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions are a key reason. Other major banks like Goldman Sachs and Barclays have also revised their forecasts.
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IndiGo, Asian Paints, other crude-sensitive shares plunge up to 4% as oil soars back above $110
Crude-sensitive stocks including airlines, paint and tyre makers fell up to 4% as Brent crude surged above $110 amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Rising oil prices are expected to pressure margins and fuel costs, with analysts warning of potential impact on India’s macroeconomic indicators if elevated prices persist.