Brent hits six-month high; Will a war bounty of $5 to $10 increase prices? Peter McGuire answers

Brent crude has risen again to the $70 per barrel mark, hitting a six-and-a-half month high and catching markets off guard. The rally comes despite earlier concerns about a supply glut, as escalating geopolitical tensions have injected a new “war premium” into global oil prices.Australia-Trading.com CEO Peter McGuire says the sharp recovery has surprised many […]

Rupee vs Dollar: Currency closes lower at 89.98 on first day of 2026; what set the tone – The Times of India

The rupee fell by 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Thursday. This marked a weak start to the first trading session of 2026 as continued foreign fund outflows and subdued domestic stock market weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair moved within a narrow range during […]