US-Iran war. Brent crude futures gained $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced $1.65, or 2.1%, to $79.79 per barrel ....
Gift Nifty was trading around 24,049 level, a discount of nearly 193 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a negative start for the Indian stock market indices ....
Analysts said crude oil prices are likely to remain volatile as geopolitical tensions continue to drive market sentiment. "Crude oil prices have hit a four-week high amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
BP and Shell shares have staged a strong comeback this week, helped by rising crude oil prices ... TradingViewCrude oil price jumps as Iran war resumes ... Energy stocks jumped as the US-Iran war started a few months ago, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Gift Nifty was trading around 24,056 level, a discount of nearly 186 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a gap-down start for the Indian stock market indices ....
Asian stocks today. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.2%, while the broader Topix index declined 0.094%. South Korea's Kospi was down 2.47%, with the small-cap Kosdaq climbing 0.98% ....