Washington, April 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said his administration plans to release additional information related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs), while also projecting confidence in the US economy and investment environment.“We’re going to be releasing a lot of things that we have… I think some of it’s going to be very interesting to people,” Trump told reporters when asked about UFO files.He noted long-standing public interest in the subject. “They want to find out a…
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Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on the Wednesday but surrendered a large portion of their intra-day gains as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.The Nifty closed at 24,177.65, up 0.76 per cent or 181.95 points, while the Sensex settled at 77,496.36, gaining 0.79 per cent or 609.45 points.From a technical standpoint, experts said that on the upside, 24,200 remains the first resistance.“On the downside, a breach of the 24,000–24,1…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Global crude oil prices extended their upward momentum on Wednesday amid reports that the United States is likely to continue its blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East.International oil benchmark Brent crude rose 0.63 per cent to $111.97 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.81 per cent to $100.74.The rise was supported by reports that claim US President Donald Trump has asked aides …
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Domestic equity markets traded higher on Wednesday despite a rise in crude oil prices and reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports.Sensex traded 0.52 per cent, or 400 points, higher at 77,289.55, hitting an intraday high in early trade, while Nifty rose 0.53 per cent, or 127.8 points, to 24,123.55.Sector-wise, buying interest was seen in auto, chemicals, realty, energy and IT stocks.Nifty Auto, Nifty Chemicals, Nifty Realty, Nifty Oil & …
New York, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates, one of the top exporters of oil to India, announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a fallout from the Iran war, a group that has wielded power over the world price of oil. The UAE announcement, made through the official Emirates News Agency, WAM, said that this decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile.The UAE withdrawal, which ta…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels in what is seen as a major setback to the group of oil-exporting countries led by Saudi Arabia.The UAE said the decision reflected its “long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile”.The Gulf state’s Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said that being a country with no obligation under the groups would provide more flexibility.In a public statement shared o…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) warned of a sharp deterioration in global economic conditions, citing conflicts, supply disruptions and financial pressures that could weigh heavily on emerging economies.In a communique issued after its ministerial meeting in Washington, the G-24 said global growth is projected to decline in 2026 compared to 2025, as the fallout from the war in the Middle East and other crises ripples across energy markets and supply …
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) International crude oil prices traded higher on Monday as persistent fears of supply disruptions in West Asia kept markets on edge, with the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict weighing on sentiment.Brent crude futures rose as much as 2.01 per cent or $2.2, to $111.23 per barrel, hovering near a 52-week high. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 3.53 per cent or about $4 to $115.48 by 10.20 am.On the domestic front, crude oil futures on the Multi Commodi…
Washington, April 6 (IANS) Global energy markets and supply chains are coming under pressure as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, with oil prices rising sharply and fears mounting over disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.Oil prices climbed after US President Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNN.“Oil prices pushed higher Sunday after President Donald Tru…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In their collective commitment to support oil market stability amid the West Asia crisis, the eight OPEC+ countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — on Sunday decided to implement a production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels per day in May — from the 1.65 million barrels per day additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.The countries met virtually on Sunday to review global market conditions and outlook…