Surge in oil prices raises inflation and rupee concerns
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- prices surged
- 3%
- ahead of trading
- 0.5%
Brent crude oil prices surged over 3% to around USD 108 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and corporate margins. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are exacerbating these issues, leading to a cautious market outlook. Analysts warn that sustained high prices could pressure the rupee and market valuations. 📉
• Brent crude at USD 107.64 per barrel
• Crude oil trading at USD 103.30 per barrel
• US stock futures down 0.5% ahead of trading resumption.
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