Rates of precious metals in futures fell further on Monday, May 18, 2026, as rising geopolitical tensions kept crude oil prices higher, which have continued to weigh on inflation expectations and overall market sentiment.
Mumbai, March 26: Global oil prices jumped to cross $100 per barrel on Thursday after Iran said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US to end the war. Brent crude futures rose 1.21 per cent to $103.46 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.35 per cent to $91.54.
Indian equity benchmarks have staged a strong comeback, with the Sensex surging more than 2,350 points over three consecutive sessions. The rally comes despite heightened global tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and elevated crude oil prices, factors that typically weigh on investor sentiment. The upward momentum reflects a combination of domestic resilience and.
New Delhi: Amid escalating Middle East tensions, crude oil prices went up more than 2 per cent on Thursday over supply constraints as Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran. Global Benchmark Crude Sees Sharp Rise In the early morning trade, the April contract of the benchmark crude on the Intercontinental Exchange was trading at.
