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Friday, March 20, 2026
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

Why the US shouldn’t try to outsmart the oil market

Selling oil futures would be a desperate ploy, born of panic about rising US gasoline and diesel retail prices ahead of the midterm elections.

$7 billion wiped off market value after HDFC Bank chairman steps down citing ethical concerns

Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden exit over “ethical differences” has rattled investors, erasing billions in value, as RBI steps in with rare public defence of the lender.

RBI assessing how Russian entities can use rupee funds in Indian markets

Moscow accumulated large rupee reserves from selling discounted crude to India in aftermath of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, with part of the trade settled in the local currency.

LNG emerges as acute pain point in West Asia war. ‘We’re on our way to doomsday gas crisis scenario’

Three weeks of conflict in the Middle East have upended the entire energy supply chain. With the vital Strait of Hormuz all but closed, gasoline and jet fuel prices are surging.

US carrier leaves Iran fight after fire onboard, at least 2 sailors injured

US Navy declined to comment on condition of USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, or whether the guided-missile destroyers that accompany it will stay on in the region.

Ambani’s $300 billion Texas hedge is a nod to MAGA

Message from the tycoon seems to be clear: No matter who’s at war with whom, conveyor belt to Gujarat must not stop. It’s a masterclass in MAGA diplomacy that will also serve US-India ties.

India growth seen slowing as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing

Goldman Sachs last week cut its 2026 growth forecast by half a percentage point to 6.5% for the fiscal year starting April, and expects slower expansion due to India’s reliance on imported oil.

UAE’s Fujairah oil hub suspends loadings as war-related halts mount

Fujairah, a major hub for both crude & fuels, has taken on increased significance for both the UAE & global markets because of its position outside the closed Strait of Hormuz.

Why bigger isn’t always better in AI

The more important question is whether most businesses actually need these God-like AI systems, and whether they are even the right tools for the tasks that matter most.

Latest tankers sailing out of Hormuz suggest Tehran maintaining free channel for friendly vessels

If the route taken by the ships, which hews close to Iran’s coast, continues to be used successfully, it could mean the country is imposing a traffic control system.

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Why the US shouldn’t try to outsmart the oil market

Selling oil futures would be a desperate ploy, born of panic about rising US gasoline and diesel retail prices ahead of the midterm elections.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.