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Investors fret about rates and dollar, cut back on gold, silver
Investors in gold and silver might be in for a rocky ride ahead. Experts caution that the meteoric rise seen last year is unlikely to repeat itself, with potential declines on the horizon. Escalating oil prices coupled with inflation worries make the prospect of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve seem distant.
Wall Street posts best rally in 2 months after Trump halts strikes on Iran
US stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell Thursday after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening. That raised hopes for a potential deal that could get the global flow of oil going again. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, coming off a back-to-back drop that had yanked it back to where it was in early May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 929 points, or 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 2.5%. Stocks immediately veered higher in midday trading after Trump said on his social media network that "discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved" and that the time and place of a signing will "be announced shortly." A deal to end the war with Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to carry crude again from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. The price for a barrel of benchmark US crude sank 2.6% to $87.71. Brent crude, the ...
4 demerged units of Vedanta to make D-Street debut on Monday
On Monday, Anil Agarwal's diversified commodities empire takes a bold step as four of its companies make their debut listings. This strategic overhaul is designed to enhance shareholder value and streamline operations. Investors can now invest in distinct sectors including aluminium, power, oil and gas, and iron and steel.
India Restricts Sale Of High-Speed Diesel, Motor Spirit At Retail Outlets For 90 Days
Shares of oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. could be in focus following the development.
Oil Prices Fall 2%: Brent Crude Below $90 As Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come This Weekend
The latest drop comes after a volatile week in which Trump alternated between threatening fresh military action against Iran and suggesting that a diplomatic breakthrough was imminent.
Kospi jumps 7%, Nikkei gains 3% as hopes of US-Iran deal spark Asia rally
Asian equities surged on Friday after US President Donald Trump signalled that a deal with Iran could be signed soon. The Kospi jumped 7%, Japan's Nikkei rose 3.1%, while falling oil prices boosted risk appetite across markets.
US 'specifically' asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, says EAM Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022. He explained the oil was available and affordable. The United States had specifically requested India continue buying Russian crude. This action aimed to stabilize global energy markets. India's decision was driven by market realities, not politics.
Oil falls to two-month low as Trump says Iran deal could be signed this weekend
According to media reports, Iran has not yet approved any draft agreement with the United States. The US military carried out a second day of strikes on Iran on Thursday after Trump accused Tehran of delaying negotiations over an interim peace arrangement.
Elon Musk's SpaceX records blockbuster debut at Wall Street: $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
The sale breaks the previous record for the largest-ever IPO held by state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco, which raised $25.6 billion on Riyadh's exchange in December 2019, valuing it at $1.71 trillion.
Ecommerce isn't adding much to Retail Inc's cart
An ET analysis of eight major retailers-market leader Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Westside, Arvind Fashions, DMart, Spencer's Retail, Pantaloons and Bata-showed that the contribution of e-commerce to overall revenue has seen minuscule improvement since 2021-22 even as online sales continue to increase in absolute terms. By contrast, the Covid-19 pandemic spurred explosive growth, with the share of digital sales in total revenue surging three to four times in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Stock Market Outlook Today, June 12: Sensex, Nifty Likely to Remain Under Pressure Amid Rising Oil Prices - Goodreturns
Stock Market Outlook Today, June 12: Sensex, Nifty Likely to Remain Under Pressure Amid Rising Oil PricesGoodreturns
Blending of E20+ and petrol exempt from excise duty
The government has removed excise duty on blending over 20% ethanol with petrol. This move supports the use of more domestically produced ethanol. It aims to reduce reliance on imported crude oil. While this exemption is a step towards higher blends, extensive testing is still required. Most current vehicles are compatible with up to E20 blends.