Asian shares mixed as US polls signal no clear leader

Asian shares mixed as US polls signal no clear leader

The dollar fell as the latest raft of US presidential election polling data showed no clear advantage between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Oil rose after OPEC+ delayed a hike in output. The greenback dropped against most major currencies such as the yen and the Australian dollar in early Monday trading, while 10-year Treasury futures … Read more

Oil prices fall by more than a $1 on Chinese economic data

Oil prices fall by more than a  on Chinese economic data

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Share Price 152.4 03:59 PM | 11 Oct 2024 0.97(0.65%) Suzlon Energy Share Price 74.39 03:59 PM | 11 Oct 2024 -1.05(-1.4%) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Share Price 228.61 03:59 PM | 11 Oct 2024 -5.08(-2.18%) Tata Motors Share Price 930.7 03:59 PM | 11 Oct 2024 2.21(0.24%) YES Bank … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Why India’s growth story remains intact despite global geopolitical concerns? Anil Rego explains

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Why India’s growth story remains intact despite global geopolitical concerns? Anil Rego explains

“Investors should pay attention to relative valuations, interest rates, trends in NPAs, and other macro factors to see when the tide may be turning,” says Anil Rego, MD & CIO, Right Horizons PMS.In an interview with ETMarkets, Rego said: “Earnings have been strong, and while absolute valuations may be high, in relative terms, we are … Read more

Oil prices little changed as markets look to OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices little changed as markets look to OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices were in a holding pattern in early Asian trading on Monday as markets awaited an OPEC+ meeting on June 2 where producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year. The Brent crude July contract inched up 11 cents to $82.23 a barrel by 0036 GMT. The … Read more

Crude oil prices near 2-month lows. What’s next?

Crude oil prices near 2-month lows. What’s next?

Oil prices dropped to a near two-month low on receding tensions in the Middle East, a complex interplay of escalating supply levels, demand worries, and challenging economic indicators. The global benchmark, US WTI crude currently clinging below $80 a barrel, has lost more than 10% from a near two-year high tested last month. A similar … Read more

Oil prices fall 1% on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, U.S. inflation concerns

Oil prices fall 1% on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, U.S. inflation concerns

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, erasing gains from Friday as Israel-Hamas peace talks in Cairo eased fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and U.S. inflation data further dimmed the prospects of interest rate cuts anytime soon. Brent crude futures fell by as much as $1, or 1.1% to … Read more

Global inflation, may keep rates in India higher for longer, too: Kotak

Global inflation, may keep rates in India higher for longer, too: Kotak

Mumbai: Kotak Mahindra Bank founder Uday Kotak has warned about interest rates staying elevated for a longer period of time due to a higher-than-expected US inflation and firm oil prices. Kotak said US inflation may dent hopes of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and keep interest rates “higher for longer” even in countries … Read more

Goldman sees potential upside to its S&P 500 earnings forecast

Goldman sees potential upside to its S&P 500 earnings forecast

NEW YORK: A strong US economy is among factors that may help American corporate earnings top current forecasts, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. S&P 500 companies’ earnings per share will rise 5% to $237 this year, Goldman strategists led by David Kostin have predicted. That’s already above the median $231 forecast of strategists tracked … Read more

Oil prices remain under pressure on softening demand and oversupply worries

Oil prices remain under pressure on softening demand and oversupply worries

Crude oil witnessed a steep fall on demand worries and concerns over surplus supply. Prices remained averse after an underwhelming production cut initiated by OPEC plus countries in its latest meeting which ended on November 30. The US benchmark, NYMEX futures, slipped below $70 a barrel last week while its Asian counterpart, Brent crude, traded … Read more

Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN

Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean Ltd. Deepwater Horizon oil rig, releasing approximately … Read more