Oil Prices: Oil prices today: Crude rises as doubts grow over US-Iran peace talks, Hormuz tensions persist

Oil prices climbed on Friday as investors remained uncertain about the prospects of a breakthrough in ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, while concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continued to support the market.Brent crude futures rose $2.38, or 2.3 per cent, to $104.96 a barrel by 0034 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate…

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US mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly nine months, borrowing costs rise for homebuyers

The average long-term US mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, raising borrowing costs for homebuyers during what is traditionally the busiest season for the housing market, AP reported.The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.51 per cent from 6.36 per cent last week, according to…

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Sebi proposes IPO, re-listed stock pricing revamp; aims to improve price discovery and reduce distortions

Market regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed changes to the price discovery mechanism through call auction sessions for IPOs and re-listed stocks, seeking to improve price discovery and address concerns around artificially suppressed pricing, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi suggested revising the methodology used for determining the base price of re-listed stocks.Under the proposal, if…

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Wipro founder Azim Premji’s son buys Rs 45.7 cr Bengaluru home

Bengaluru: Tariq Premji, son of billionaire philanthropist and Wipro founder Azim Premji, has bought a luxury duplex penthouse in central Bengaluru for Rs 45.7 crore, according to property registration documents shared via Zapkey.The apartment is located at “27 Summit,” an ultra-luxury residential tower in Sampangiramnagar near the city’s CBD. The project has been developed by…

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US stock markets today (May 21, 2026): Wall Street extends losses as oil prices rebound, Nvidia earnings fail to lift sentiment

US stock markets moved lower on Thursday extending recent losses as a rebound in oil prices and rising Treasury yields renewed pressure on equities despite another strong earnings performance from Nvidia, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent and was on course for a fourth decline in five sessions after recently touching a record…

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‘No fuel shortage’: OMCs assure uninterrupted petrol, diesel and LPG supplies amid Middle East tensions

State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), on Thursday said fuel and LPG supplies across the country remain uninterrupted amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, assuring consumers that there is adequate stock and no shortage in the system, ANI reported.The…

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Car buyers alert: Maruti Suzuki to raise prices by up to Rs 30,000 from June; check what changes

Car buyers will have to pay more from next month as Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday announced a price increase of up to Rs 30,000 across its vehicle portfolio from June 2026, citing inflationary pressures and a persistently adverse cost environment, PTI reported.In a regulatory filing, the country’s largest carmaker said the exact increase would…

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