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March 25, 2026, 07:55 PM - 3 min read
The possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran pumped up global markets
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March 9, 2026, 10:23 PM - 4 min read
Global oil prices jumped sharply as the escalating Iran conflict threatened key energy routes in the Middle East, while Tehran named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, signalling a hardline stance and deepening market fears over supply disruptions.
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March 9, 2026, 07:33 PM - 4 min read
Responding to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman noted that international crude oil prices as well as the Indian crude basket had been declining over the past year until geopolitical tensions erupted in West Asia on February 28, 2026.
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March 9, 2026, 09:05 AM - 2 min read
Brent Crude, the global benchmark, jumped more than 20 per cent on Sunday, briefly crossing $111 per barrel as market panic intensified over the critical chokepoint’s blockade.
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March 4, 2026, 01:59 PM - 6 min read
The mere possibility that several million barrels per day could be disrupted is enough to push prices up, even before supply is properly hit. This reflects a broader feature of geopolitical risk: expectations and perceptions can be as economically powerful as material disruptions.
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January 13, 2026, 10:51 AM - 3 min read
The rupee saw a further decline of 5 paise against the US dollar on Tuesday as higher crude oil prices and outflow of foreign funds led to its weakening
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January 6, 2026, 10:22 AM - 3 min read
However, US President Donald Trump’s remarks on tariffs on India, FII outflows, and sustained weak sentiments at the domestic equity markets capped sharper gains in the rupee, according to forex traders
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