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Are Heating Oil and Distillates Heading for Even Higher Highs?

Brent North Sea crude oil is the benchmark for Middle Eastern petroleum. Brent is most suited for refining into medium distillates, including heating oil, jet fuel, and diesel fuel. Heating oil futures are a proxy for the other medium distillates.

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Cotton Slipping Back in Friday AM Trade

Cotton price action is down 40 to 58 points so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 12 to 24 points higher across the board. Crude oil was back up $3.01 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.269 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation...

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India has built energy resilience to withstand external shocks, says Puri

India has enhanced its energy security by diversifying crude oil supplies. Strategic infrastructure expansion and domestic exploration investments are key initiatives. The nation is better prepared for geopolitical disruptions than ever before. New schemes aim to accelerate deepwater oil and gas exploration efforts. India's growing energy demand will significantly drive…

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Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased this week. Markets are closely watching Iran and Oman talks for waterway reopening signs. Several Chinese and Indian refiners seek discounted crude oil from Iraq. However, shipowners remain wary of entering the waterway due to risks. Meanwhile, traffic through the…

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Sensex down nearly 8% in 2026. Best time to top up your mutual fund SIPs?

The BSE Sensex has declined nearly eight percent, prompting investors to consider increasing mutual fund SIP contributions. Market experts suggest this correction is normal and investors should continue SIPs without interruption. Lower markets allow for the accumulation of more units over the long term. Investors should review their portfolios and…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit Joshi

From data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the global AI ecosystem.

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Oil Price Today (August 7): Crude oil rises above $83 as Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. Here’s why

Oil prices climbed for a second session on Friday due to renewed Hormuz Strait concerns. Iran proposed restricting hostile vessels and imposing penalties for violations. Crude oil prices saw increases on Thursday and Friday. Analysts warn of significant price hikes if disruptions continue for months. Supply outside the conflict zone…

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Cotton Posts Modest Strength on Thursday

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 12 to 24 points higher across the board. Crude oil was back up $3.01 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.269 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation of 55,855 RB of 2025/26 cotton in the week of July 30 (marketing...

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Stocks Settle Lower as Middle East Tensions Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down -0.18% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Rallies on Solid US Economic News and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.26% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday amid favorable US economic news. Weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, Q2 nonfarm productivity rose more than expected, and Q2 unit labor costs rose less than expected. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday...

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Crude Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Doubts About Strait of Hormuz Reopening

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +2.07 (+2.75%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0997 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday amid uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a...

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Cotton Holding Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are holding near unchanged on Thursday, with contracts down 5 to 5 points higher in the nearby months. Crude oil is back up $2.81 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.304 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation of 55,855 RB of 2025/26 cotton in the week...

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US is set to import most Middle East crude since Iran war began

US crude imports from the Middle East are reaching their highest levels since the Iran war began. This surge is driven by a brief Strait of Hormuz opening and Saudi oil rerouting. Saudi Arabia is sending crude through the Suez Canal to the United States. This redirection has tightened supplies…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian markets found support from easing crude oil prices and the RBI's stable policy outlook despite range-bound trade. Analysts said Nifty holding above 24,600 keeps bullish momentum intact, with improving earnings expectations and stock-specific buying supporting broader market resilience.

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Crude Oil Prices Jump on Uncertainty Over Middle East Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is up +1.83 (+2.43%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0777 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today on uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a reported missile attack...

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India cuts energy import dependence to 42%, oil imports still meet 90% of demand: CII-EY

India's primary energy import dependence has decreased to forty-two percent by FY25. Crude oil imports still meet nearly ninety percent of domestic demand. Natural gas import dependence has increased to about fifty percent. Coal import dependence has fallen to around eighteen percent due to production. Energy security requires clean energy…

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Dollar Gains on Favorable US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The dollar is moving higher today on some favorable US economic news. Weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, Q2 nonfarm productivity rose more than expected, and Q2 unit labor costs rose less than expected. The dollar also has support...

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Cotton Kicking Off Thursday with a Slight Correction

Cotton prices are trading with Thursday morning losses of 3 to 6 points. Futures were back up 48 to 71 points across the board at the Wednesday close. Crude oil was down 69 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.189. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows dryness continuing...

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Current price of oil as of Aug. 6, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei slips 2% as tech selloff offsets gains in broader market

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2% on Thursday as a global technology selloff weighed on heavyweight semiconductor stocks, overshadowing gains across much of the broader market. While weakness in AI-linked shares dragged the benchmark lower, lower crude oil prices and strength in non-technology sectors helped limit losses in the broader…

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Oil Price Today (August 6): Crude oil dips below $80 on hopes Iran-Oman deal could end Iran war. What are experts saying?

Oil prices experienced a minor decline on Thursday amid advancing negotiations. Market watchers are closely monitoring the prospective US-Iran peace treaty, which could enable access to the key Strait of Hormuz. While experts expect oil prices to stabilize with an uptick in supply, ongoing disruptions in essential shipping routes present…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as AI rally pauses, oil dips

Asian markets experienced a dip on Thursday as Wall Street's recent tech surge showed signs of slowing down. Crude oil prices also fell slightly after Iran and Oman reached a new agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Sandisk and Western Digital faced significant declines following disappointing earnings reports. As…

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Progress Toward Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Weighs on Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed down -0.55 (-0.73%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.0134 (-0.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low....

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Cotton Rally Holding at Midday

Cotton futures are back up 70 to 107 points in the front months at Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil is slipping 87 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.124. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows dryness continuing across much of TX in the next week, with very light totals...

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