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Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

The ASX has snapped a five-day rally but remains near record highs as investors mull Middle East uncertainty against a decent start to local earnings season.

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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.

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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Gold heads for strongest week since January, US payrolls data in focus

Gold prices found stability on Friday, approaching their most significant weekly increase since January. Soothing concerns over inflation, a drop in oil prices has influenced interest rate expectations. Investors are focused on the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls data for insights into economic conditions. Other precious metals, like silver and platinum,…

The Economic Times

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Friday, fueled by fears surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are contemplating restrictions on hostile vessels, impacting market confidence. As Brent crude futures soared to $83.48 a barrel and WTI futures hit $78.84, skepticism grows regarding the restoration of standard…

The Economic Times

Iran weighs fines up to 20%, vessel ban for ‘hostile’ ships in Hormuz

Iran's parliament is reviewing a bill to restrict hostile vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Violators could face significant fines on their cargo value under the proposed legislation. Talks with Oman are progressing to manage shipping through the strategic waterway. Oil prices have risen amid uncertainty over the strait's reopening.…

The Economic Times

6 Foods Indians Eat Daily That Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation and Joint Pain

Refined Sugar: The Chai Problem Nobody Talks AboutTwo teaspoons of sugar in the morning chai, two more in the afternoon cup, a mithai at the office, by evening, the average Indian has consumed enough refined sugar to meaningfully raise inflammatory markers. A 2014 analysis published in the American Journal of…

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US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado

US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays, the two sides said. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections after years of political turmoil.

France 24

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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How drugs leach out of your sweat (and can spoil your sofa)

Like all consumer products, sofas come with instructions for how best to use and maintain them.

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Stocks Fall And Oil Jumps As Investors Assess Negotiations To Reopen The Hormuz Strait

Stocks fell and oil rose on Thursday as investors assess negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

US stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings

Major stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked for progress toward a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices rose, with U.S. crude settling up 2.75% at $77.29 a barrel. Data storage companies Western Digital…

The Economic Times

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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Will Gasoline Experience Seasonal Weakness over the Coming Months?

Gasoline is a seasonal fuel, with demand rising during spring and summer and falling during fall and winter. Drivers put more miles on cars during summer, and adverse weather conditions tend to curtail driving during winter. In August 2026, the gasoline futures market is shifting toward a lower demand environment,…

The Economic Times

Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisis

India debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to falling oil and rising sugar prices. India's reliance on agricultural cycles creates similar vulnerabilities and fiscal losses. The sugar lobby wields significant influence, impacting government policy decisions. India must plan…

The Independent UK

A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears – but Iran now holds all the cards

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: We should applaud any breakthrough that lessens the risk of a global recession, but this is no victory for Donald Trump and only highlights the folly of the president’s senseless war

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4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High

With oil and gas prices elevated amid the Iran conflict, investors can consider ETFs like UGA, USOY, OILU, and PXJ, each offering distinct risk levels and strategies for energy exposure.

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Soybeans Slipping Slightly on Thursday

Soybeans are trading with most contracts fractionally to a penny lower on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1/2 cent at $11.28 1/2. Soymeal futures are up 50 to 70 cents so far on Thursday with Soy Oil 10 points higher to down 37 points. There...

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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...

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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...

The Economic Times

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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