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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicCrude oil prices

Topic: Crude oil prices

Rupee pressure likely to persist for now. Flexibility may be apt strategy for RBI to counter uncertainty

Rupee had a major fall this week, led by strong US macro data, rising crude prices. China's currency moves, Japan’s possible rate hike & domestic growth concerns may maintain pressure.

India’s resilient economy faces risks from Red Sea, higher US inflation & patchy recovery in China

The domestic economy continues to show resilience as reflected in the robust growth projections for the coming year. However, global challenges could pose headwinds...

Pricier oil, further rupee fall, trade disruptions — how a prolonged Israel-Hamas war could hurt India

If the war is over within two weeks, the impact on India will likely be restricted to the stock market. Any longer, and the spillover could be broader.

Global crude oil prices increase as Israel-Hamas conflict enters third day

For India, which is a large importer of crude oil from various sources, this latest price pressure be a headache for policymakers.

Rising oil prices, falling profitability, yet two oil companies send Rs 2,600 crore dividend to govt

Oil marketing companies earned profits by not reducing fuel prices despite falling crude oil prices earlier. Analysts say they should have kept profits as buffer, with oil prices on rise again.

Oil prices fall for the second time in a week post Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut output

Oil prices rose last week as Saudi announced to cut its oil output by 1 million barrels a day to support flagging crude oil prices.

OPEC+ to cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels a day. What it means for India

Announcement by oil-producing cartel Sunday sent global markets into flux, with crude prices surging high. Experts say India will only feel effects in medium to long term.

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What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.