Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded in negative territory early on Monday over fresh US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, despite positive cues from global markets and positive earnings from banking firms.Sensex traded at 78,261, down 0.29 per cent or 232 points in early trade, while Nifty declined as much as 0.46 per cent, or over 100 points, to 24,241 amid selling pressure in realty, metal, and energy stocks.Hindalco Industries, TMPV, Eternal, HDFC Life, HDFC Bank, B…
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Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) The Indian currency strengthened by 25 paise to 92.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by easing pressure on the currency after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reportedly asked state-run oil refiners to use a special credit line instead of buying dollars.The domestic currency opened stronger after closing at 93.20 in the previous session, amid improved sentiment in local equities and hopes of easing geopolitical tensions.However, the currency rema…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) International crude oil prices on Tuesday pared their gains, falling up to 3 per cent on hopes of renewed US-Iran dialogue to end the conflict, which helped ease concerns over supply risks linked to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Global benchmark Brent crude futures traded at $96.6 per barrel, down 2.77 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined more than 3 per cent to $95.69, hitting an intraday low in early trade.In the previous session, oi…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Global gold and silver prices rebounded on Tuesday after a two-day decline, rising up to 2 per cent amid easing concerns over inflation, following signs of a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.In the international market, COMEX gold rose as much as 0.74 per cent, or $35.4, to hit an intra-day high of $4,802.80 at 9:30 am (local time), recovering most of the losses seen in the previous two sessions.Similarly, COMEX silver gained 2 per cent to t…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Indian rupee on Wednesday showed positivity for a fourth consecutive session against the dollar, tracking gains in global equities after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, offering markets respite from turbulence driven by the West Asia conflict.The domestic currency rose 0.4 per cent to 92.61 against the dollar from its previous close of 93.This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, easing geopoliti…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Global crude oil prices on Wednesday plunged sharply up to 20 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway at the heart of the world’s most acute energy crisis in decades.The international benchmark Brent crude futures shed nearly 16 per cent or $17.39 to $91.88, hitting an intraday low, while US WTI crude declined almost 20 per cent or …
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Saudi Arabia on Monday increased the price of its flagship crude as state-owned Saudi Aramco has set the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers.The steep hike comes as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face severe disruptions, according to reports.The move follows heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, wh…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) International crude oil prices on Wednesday pared early gains and fell nearly 3 per cent from the day’s high, as optimism over a possible easing of the US-Iran conflict weighed on markets.Brent crude futures slipped to an intraday low of $102.79 per barrel, down about 2.9 per cent from the day’s high of $105.86. At the time of writing, Brent was trading around 1 per cent lower at $103.19 per barrel.Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped as much as…
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained highly volatile this week, with both the key benchmarks trading in negative on Friday.Brent crude futures fell as much as 2.29 per cent to $105.53 per barrel as of 9:40 am, while US WTI crude declined 2.54 per cent to $92.08.So far this week, Brent crude has dropped over 5 per cent, hovering near the $100 mark, while WTI crude has also fallen nearly 5 per cent to trade around $90.Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened by 28 paise to hit an a…
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Friday, tracking weak global cues and elevated Brent crude prices amid fading hopes of a resolution to the Iran conflict.Nifty opened at 23,173.55, down 132.90 points or 0.57 per cent, while the Sensex fell around 400 points to 74,883.79 in early trade.Broader markets also remained under pressure, with midcap and smallcap indices traded lower.Sectorally, most indices traded in the red, led by realty, metal, PSU banks and …