US-Iran war buzz fuels crude oil price to six month high. Time to invest in black gold?

Crude oil prices are near a six-month high due to US-Iran tensions. As of February 20, 2026, Brent crude reached $71.99, while WTI rose to $67.05. Analysts suggest geopolitical risks and shrinking inventories may drive prices higher, with a bullish outlook for WTI expected. Crude oil priceshovered near a six-month high on escalating US-Iran tensions,…

Markets recover after Budget: Sensex settles 950 pts higher, Nifty ends near 25,100; 6 key factors behind gains

Sensex, Nifty rebounded on Monday driven by value-buying, after facing a massive drubbing on the Budget day. The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp recovery on Monday, amid value buying in blue-chip oil & gas, banking and auto shares. After opening on a weak note, tracking a broad-based sell-off during a special…

US-China tariff: Trump says China to supply rare earths upfront under new trade deal

China will supply rare earths and magnets upfront to the U.S. under a new trade deal announced by President Donald Trump. The agreement, still pending final approval, also includes U.S. concessions like easing restrictions on Chinese students.   The agreement was reached after two days of rigorous discussions and expands on the agreement made during…

IndusInd Bank impact? Ashok Leyland, other Hinduja stocks lost Rs 21,000 cr in market value

IndusInd Bank eventually closed the day at Rs 657.25 on BSE, down 27.02 per cent. This is the same level IndusInd Bank traded at in early November 2020. Ashok Leyland settled the day at Rs 200, down 3.24 per cent.   Ashok Leyland Ltd joined IndusInd Bank Ltd and three others to tumble on Tuesday, as…