Saudi Aramco: Strait of Hormuz crisis amid Iran war: Saudi’s Aramco CEO warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil markets

Saudi Arabia’s oil company Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil exporter, warned on Tuesday that the ongoing Iran war could have “catastrophic consequences” for global oil markets if shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued.“There would be catastrophic consequences for the world’s oil markets and the longer the disruption goes on, the more drastic…

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Smaller packs, higher prices? FMCG weighs options after crude oil prices breach $100 mark amid Iran war

A sharp rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has pushed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies to rethink their strategies. Firms may either cut the grammage of product packs or raise prices, according to a report by The Economic Times.International crude prices crossed the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices rise as Trump indicates possible end to war; what’s the outlook?

Market participants are now awaiting the release of the US consumer price index for February, scheduled for Wednesday, as well as the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, due on Friday. Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 3 per cent to $89.60 per ounce. Platinum gained 1.2 per cent to…

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