Crude Oil: Crude above $100: How countries are racing to streamline oil supplies as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

As tensions in the Middle East continue to boil, the ripple effects are being felt across global oil markets. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, have thrown supply chains into uncertainty, prompting governments and refiners worldwide to rush in search of alternatives. The International Energy Agency…

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How ‘collapse’ of Trump’s tariff strategy led to US launching trade policy investigation – what it means for India

Donald Trump has cautioned trading partners against attempting to reopen or renegotiate these agreements. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to launch investigations into the trade practices of sixteen economies, including India, sends the signal that the US trade policy is entering a new phase. On March 11, 2026, the Office of the United…

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Gold price prediction amid US-Iran war: What’s the gold rate outlook for March 13, 2026? Resistance seen near Rs 1,60,300

Gold is trading near the lower Bollinger band after an extended decline, indicating strong downside momentum. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing intraday weakness and a sell on rise strategy makes sense, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold April futures on MCX are trading near…

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Stock market today (March 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,500; BSE Sensex down around 600 points on oil prices, US-Iran war

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,500, BSE Sensex was down over 580 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,461.40,…

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