Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally Investor confidence is creeping back into local equities despite a slew of market headwinds which have kept the local bourse range-bound for a month. AAP · Oct 12
Global Market Today: Asian shares cautious as earnings loom Trade was thin with Japan markets shut and the US on a partial holiday ahead of the earnings season with major US banks kicking off on Tuesday. The Economic Times · Oct 12
D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gains On Friday, markets experienced a moment of reprieve as the Nifty index surged by 1.3%, buoyed by support from the IT sector. However, analysts anticipate that Indian stocks will tread carefully due to prevailing global economic uncertainties. Despite a decrease in the India VIX, suggesting lesser market anxiety, the actions… The Economic Times · Oct 12
ETSA champions show the great Indian dream is all home-brewed and visa-free: Union Minister Piyush Goyal In a candid conversation with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, he spoke about India’s trade deals, India-US relations, foreign investment, and how Indian businesses will benefit from the restrictions on the green card programme. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Minns government’s only meeting before reopening gas exploration was with fossil fuel lobby Exclusive: Peak body for oil and gas industry met with minister’s office before a 2014 freeze on new licences was overturned, documents show The Guardian - AU · Oct 11
Oil theft is on the rise in the heart of U.S. shale country—and it’s mostly carried out in targeted, organized heists According to a Dallas Fed survey, 32% of executives who were impacted by oil theft said it had increased slightly over the past 12 months. Fortune · Oct 11
Coal millionaire donated 3,654 acres in 1969 to create Pennsylvania’s Hillman State Park James F. Hillman donated 3,654 acres to Pennsylvania for recreational use in 1969, becoming the largest state park donation. The land, previously mined for coal and oil, required extensive reclamation efforts funded by the state. More than $1.7 million was spent on restoring the land between 1970 and 1977 after… The Times of India · Oct 11
The Continental Rift: Inside the Mexico City Forum Where Latin America's Left Exploded Former Colombian president Petro triggered a public meltdown at a Mexico City leftist forum by calling Trump accurate on Venezuela's oil seizure. Latin Times · Oct 11
Two Indians missing, 9 rescued as drone attacks oil tanker off Oman coast A drone attack occurred on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing. Nine other crew members were rescued and confirmed safe after the incident. The local Coast Guard is conducting ongoing search and rescue operations in Sohar Anchorage. Additionally, another tanker, M/T Valthera, was struck by… The Economic Times · Oct 11
For the first time ever, 10-year bond yields track diesel prices more closely than crude, and Trump’s fuel deal with Putin may be too little too late “Ultimately, diesel and gasoline drive inflation, not crude oil.” Fortune · Oct 11
Contracts Signed, Barrels Still Missing: The Real Story Behind Venezuela's Oil Revival Venezuela has signed 61 oil contracts under its new hydrocarbons law, with 44 more needed before year-end. Here's what the numbers actually mean. Latin Times · Oct 11
RBI's rupee defence may drain banking liquidity, ease currency pressure RBI has introduced measures to curb rupee volatility, which could ease immediate depreciation pressures in the currency market. These measures include limiting foreign exchange derivative contracts and increasing hedging costs for importers. Experts predict that these actions may lead to a reduction in USD/INR rates and forward premiums. However, external… The Economic Times · Oct 11
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’ Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Trump’s Middle East war has spiralled beyond America’s control THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport risk turning the Iran-Saudi proxy conflict into a pan-regional war, exposing America’s inability to protect its Gulf allies and threatening global energy supplies, inflation and economic stability The Independent UK · Oct 11
We Got This Covered · Oct 11 Trump announces a deal for 300k tons of Russian oil. 24 hours later, some of his fellow Republicans join the Dems to strip him of his power to do it Trump faces bipartisan pushback
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The Economic Times · Oct 11 Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday Sensex and Nifty snapped their eight-week losing streak on Friday, surging over 1% as IT stocks rallied and crude prices eased. The rebound added more than Rs 4 lakh crore to BSE-listed companies’ market capitalisation, while positive market breadth favoured bulls.
France 24 · Oct 11 Ukraine says ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky also pushed back on US President Donald Trump's comments made Saturday evening calling for Ukraine to elect a new leader by saying, "It's up to…
International Business Times · Oct 11 U.S. Pressures Zelensky To Halt Strikes On Russian Oil Infrastructure. He Says Ukraine Will Stop When Russia Does. The day after Trump said that Ukraine needed a new leader, Zelensky declared that he would be willing to de-escalate with Russia if the Kremlin showed the same willingness.
Motor1 · Oct 11 Porsche Quotes Woman $400 For Repair. Then She Goes To Jiffy Lube Instead: ‘Not The Jiffy Lube’ “Girl, if you don’t get a Lexus instead."
The Economic Times · Oct 11 FII selloff intensifies! Foreign investors sell Indian equities worth Rs 45,000 crore in just 6 sessions. What can reverse the trend? Foreign investors sold Indian equities worth Rs 45,125 crore in October's first six sessions, nearly matching September's outflows. Elevated US bond yields and crude oil prices continue to pressure markets, while inflation data and geopolitical developments could influence the selling trend.
The Economic Times · Oct 11 India’s rupee defence raises question of how far RBI will go The Reserve Bank of India implemented strong measures to stabilise the rupee as external pressures intensify. This includes opening a dollar window for state-owned oil refiners and introducing a new reserve requirement for foreign-exchange derivatives. Analysts expect the rupee to rally but caution that sustaining those gains may be difficult…
The Economic Times · Oct 11 FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recovery FMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm oil, sugar and other input costs. While companies such as Marico and Dabur expect double-digit revenue growth, profitability may be affected by inflation and uneven monsoon conditions. Businesses are…
The Economic Times · Oct 11 India targets 604 MT steel capacity by 2047, plans to cut carbon intensity: Report India's government has introduced a draft steel policy for public consultation, targeting a steel capacity of 604 million tons by 2047. The policy aims to reduce the carbon-emission intensity for crude steel production from 2.54 tons to 1.54 tons. It also plans to secure access to high-grade iron ore reserves…
Fortune · Oct 10 Ship captains and crews transiting the Strait of Hormuz make so much danger pay that they're 'almost being viewed as mercenaries' Tanker captains can earn $100,000 a month for transiting the strait, plus a $50,000 bonus for each trip, and sailors can make at least four to six times their normal rates.