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Retail fuel price hike 'inevitable' if global oil pressures persist: BPCL's Director HR

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Director HR Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Raj Kumar Dubey said another fuel price hike may become unavoidable if global energy disruptions persist, as policymakers weigh three options — raising retail fuel prices, oil companies absorbing losses, or government support through deficit financing.

The Economic Times

Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About Feeling A “Constant Deficit” At Home Despite $43M Earnings

Scarlett Johansson said the idea of work-life balance is “not possible” for her even after earning $43 million in a year.

Bored Panda

The Spurs Had Their Crowd, Their Stars and Their Moment—Then the Thunder Responded

The Thunder erased a quick 15-0 deficit to take Game 3 and control of the Western Conference finals.

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Stronger Thailand Sugar Exports Pressure Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.20 (-1.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.60 (-0.58%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, consolidating above Monday's 2-week lows. Strength in sugar exports from Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter, weighed on...

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Sugar Prices Slip on Stronger Sugar Exports from Thailand

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.20 (-0.72%). Sugar prices are weaker today as they consolidate above Monday's 2-week lows. Strength in sugar exports from Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter, is bearish...

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RBI's record dividend payout to provide partial cushion to stressed govt finances: Experts

The all-time high dividend declared on Friday is 6.7 per cent greater than Rs 2.69 lakh crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. urplus transfer by RBI alone accounts for 91 per cent of the budgeted non-tax revenue under 'dividend/surplus of Reserve Bank of India, Nationalised Banks & Financial Institutions' head for…

The Economic Times

George Russell on 20-point gap to Kimi Antonelli: “It means nothing”

George Russell’s deficit to his young team-mate has grown in the championship – which he plays down

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UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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France announces €710 million in new energy aid

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers…

France 24

Sugar Prices Climb on Global Weather Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.00 (+0.91%). Sugar prices rallied on Thursday amid growing worries that dry weather from an El Niño weather event could disrupt global sugar production. The emergence...

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Rising Crude Oil Prices Support Ethanol and Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.14 (+0.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +3.00 (+0.68%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as strength in crude oil prices spurred short covering in sugar futures. Crude oil (CLN26 ) jumped by more...

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Fuel imports keep India's economy under pressure despite gold duty curbs: Kotak Securities official

India's economy is under pressure from high crude oil prices due to global crises. Experts warn that government actions may not fully resolve the issue. The country imports most of its crude oil, impacting its import bill and current account deficit. Rising dollar payments are also weakening the Indian rupee.

The Economic Times

India considering several measures to stop CAD from widening further, says Piyush Goyal

India CAD: India is watching the fluctuations in the global economy as policymakers deliberate on strategies to address the growing current account deficit, Piyush Goyal said. With the rupee under pressure amid uncertain global trade dynamics, the latest figures show a worrying trend for the December quarter; Nonetheless, the fiscal…

The Economic Times

Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the story

India's strong mutual fund SIP culture is helping foreign investors exit the equity market. This is putting pressure on the Indian Rupee. Jefferies reports that capital flows are low, not the current account deficit. Foreign investors have sold equities worth billions. Domestic savings are now funding these outflows. The Rupee…

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Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Crude Oil Prices Plunge

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28 (-1.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed unchanged. Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and settled mostly lower. Sugar prices came under pressure after crude oil prices (CLN26 ) plunged by more...

Bangkok Post

Lifting lid on economic imbalances

Global imbalances are again dominating international economic debates, and with good reason. Large and persistent imbalances often end badly, whether in abrupt capital-flow reversals, exchange-rate volatility, geopolitical conflict, or, as in 2008, financial crisis. And with the United States now running significant current-account deficits, and China having returned to substantial…

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Slumping Crude Oil Undercuts Ethanol and Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.25 (-1.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.10 (+0.02%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and are trading mixed. Sugar prices came under pressure after crude oil prices (CLN26 ) plunged by...

The Economic Times

Citi sees India tightening currency controls to halt Rupee slump

India may introduce more measures in the coming months to support the rupee and boost foreign reserves, including possible curbs on overseas investments by domestic companies, according to Citigroup. The report said rising oil prices and pressure on the current account deficit have pushed policymakers to consider steps to limit…

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Rupee under pressure; crude oil, bond yields and dollar strength create perfect storm: Naveen Mathur

The Indian rupee is facing intense pressure due to rising crude oil prices, a strengthening dollar, and widening deficits. The Reserve Bank of India has actively intervened, depleting foreign exchange reserves to manage volatility rather than defend a specific level. Importers should hedge, while exporters benefit from the weaker currency.

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Rupee not just weak against dollar, falls over 10% in a year versus Pakistan's currency, Bangladesh Taka

Indian rupee vs Pakistan rupee: The Indian rupee has experienced a significant decline, not only against the US dollar but also against the Pakistani rupee and Bangladeshi taka. This weakening is attributed to rising oil prices and global market uncertainty, impacting overseas expenses for Indians and potentially widening the balance…

Reason

Thomas Massie Loses, Proving That Deficit Hawks and Foreign Policy Doves Aren't Welcome in Trump's GOP

If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

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Speculation Brazil Will Curb Sugar Output Pushes Prices Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.28 (+1.90%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.50 (+1.03%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday as Brazil's decision to announce new fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of soaring gasoline and diesel prices...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Speculation Brazil Will Curb Sugar Output

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.37 (+2.51%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.00 (+2.06%). Sugar prices are climbing today as Brazil's decision to announce new fuel subsidies to cushion the impact on gasoline and diesel prices from the Iran...

The Economic Times

Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: Crisil

The escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for India’s economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and putting pressure on growth. Higher crude oil and transportation expenses are expected to widen India’s current account deficit and push inflation upward as businesses pass on rising costs…

The Economic Times

The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupee

India is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee and strengthen remittance inflows amid rising external pressures, including a widening current account deficit and higher oil prices. According to the report, the Ministry of External Affairs…

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