Tag: Oil Prices
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Pakistan Hikes Diesel Price by Rs11.3 per Litre for Fortnight, Petrol Unchanged
Overview: Diesel Price Hike and What Changes for Consumers Pakistan’s federal government announced a price adjustment for high-speed diesel (HSD), increasing the official retail price by Rs11.3 per litre for the next fortnight. The decision, communicated by the Ministry of Finance on a late Saturday notification, marks another cycle in the ongoing management of fuel…
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Oil Markets in Turmoil: January 2026 Analysis of Iran and Venezuela Tensions
Overview: A Turbulent Start to 2026 The first weeks of January 2026 delivered a stark reminder that geopolitics remains a decisive driver of crude markets. As tensions around Iran and Venezuela escalated, traders priced in potential disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent crude rose by roughly $6 per barrel in the opening stretch of the…
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Oil Markets January 2026: Iran, Venezuela Tensions Shake Brent
Introduction: A Turbulent Start to 2026 The oil market started 2026 with notable volatility, driven by geopolitical tremors surrounding major exporters. Brent crude surged in the first weeks of January as concerns over potential supply disruptions intensified. While the broader macro backdrop included demand and inflation considerations, the immediate focus centered on Iran’s regional posture…
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Oil’s Problem Isn’t Iran or Russia — It’s Too Much Oil
What’s Really Driving Oil Prices Oil traders recently faced a paradox: prices surged on fears of U.S. strikes on Iran, only to retreat as the market reassessed the immediate risk and weighed a larger, longer-term reality. The dominant story now isn’t geopolitical escalation but an oil market saddled with excess supply. In short, the problem…
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INR vs USD: 5 Reasons the Rupee Remains Under Pressure
Current status of INR against the USD The rupee has continued its downward trajectory against the US dollar, with the currency slipping on multiple sessions as global dollar strength looms. In early trading, the INR traded around the 90.40–90.50 per dollar mark amid persistent foreign outflows and a cautious global mood. While local economic indicators…
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INR under Pressure: 5 Key Reasons the Rupee Could Stay Weak vs USD
Overview: Why the INR is slipping against the USD The Indian rupee has struggled to keep pace with the U.S. dollar in recent sessions, continuing a decline as global dollar strength, foreign outflows, and domestic economic dynamics weigh on sentiment. With the currency hovering around the 90+ per USD mark, market participants are weighing several…
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Markets Exhale as Trump Dials Down Iran Risk, but Tech Rout Deepens
Markets Rebound as Iran Fears Subside Global financial markets steadied on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a measured response to Iran, steering away from imminent military action that had previously rattled investors. The tone shift helped ease pressure on crude oil and gold prices, which had surged amid heightened geopolitical anxiety. While relief…
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Asian Shares Dip as Oil Slumps After Trump Iran Remarks
Market snapshot: Asia trims gains as risk-off sentiment deepens Asian stock markets faced a softer session on Thursday, with most major indexes trading lower as investors weighed mixed signals from Washington and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The retreat followed a broad pullback on Wall Street overnight, where heavy declines in technology shares…
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Asian Shares Slip as Oil Dives After Trump Iran Claim
Markets in Asia Edge Lower as Oil Sinks on Iran Narrative Asian share markets traded mostly lower on Thursday while U.S. stock futures also fell, extending a risk-off mood that followed a retreat on Wall Street under pressure from Big Tech declines. The combined move underscored how geopolitical headlines and sector rotations can swiftly tilt…
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Asian Shares Dip as Oil Slumps After Trump Iran Comment
Asia-Pacific markets edge lower as oil slides and global risk sentiment shifts Asian stock markets moved lower on Thursday following a retreat on Wall Street and a notable drop in oil prices. Investor sentiment was dampened by concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the spillover effects onto global risk assets. U.S. stock…