Oil Drops as Sticky US Inflation Heightens Demand Concerns

SINGAPORE, Feb 19 Reuters Oil prices fell as investor attention returned to the demand outlook after reports of higher producer prices in the U.S., the world39;s biggest oil user, stoked worries that sticky inflation and higher interest rates would limit fuel consumption growth. Brent crude futures were down 55 cents, or 0.7, at 82.92 a […]
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Indias Nifty 50 Hits new Record High, Financials Lead

BENGALURU, Feb 19 Reuters India39;s main index, Nifty 50, recovered from a volatile start on Monday, hitting a record high, led by financials and energy stocks, with a resurgence in ITC following a recent drop. The benchmark has scaled new highs for the sixth time in 2024. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose up to 0.50 […]
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Major Gulf Markets Fall on Rate Cut Prospects

Feb 19 Reuters Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trading on Monday after data showed U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January, adding to concerns over inflation and dampening hopes for early rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January amid strong gains in […]
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