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OPEC+ agreed to a fourth consecutive oil production target increase of 188,000 barrels per day from July, despite ongoing US-Iran conflict disruptions. This decision comes as major Gulf producers struggle to meet demand due to export issues through the Strait of Hormuz.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage eased to 6.48% last week, offering slight relief to homebuyers. This decline follows a recent climb to a nine-month high, influenced by inflation concerns and elevated oil prices. Despite the dip, rates remain higher than earlier this year, continuing to impact the challenging housing market.

Gautam Adani has reclaimed the title of Asia’s richest person, surpassing Mukesh Ambani. His net worth surged by approximately $2.5 billion on Friday, driven by significant gains across Adani Group’s listed companies like Adani Power and Adani Green Energy. This impressive comeback follows the dismissal of fraud charges, restoring his position among the world’s wealthiest.

Global airlines face a profit plunge in 2026, nearly halving earnings to $23 billion due to soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict disruptions. Despite strong passenger demand and projected record revenues exceeding $1.1 trillion, profitability per passenger is expected to drop significantly. This geopolitical instability and rising operational expenses are reshaping the industry’s financial

Private investment announcements have surged to Rs 56 lakh crore in FY26, a significant jump from Rs 37 lakh crore last year, indicating robust capital expenditure growth. Manufacturing leads new proposals, with power and building infrastructure also showing strong contributions. This trend, coupled with a 10.

India’s economic growth is robust, with concerns over high crude oil prices being exaggerated, according to World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra. He highlighted strong domestic demand and refining margins as buffers, suggesting growth could exceed 8% and remain in the 7.5-8% range even with elevated oil prices. Mishra believes the economy is well-positioned to

Maharashtra farmers welcomed relaxed onion procurement rules but demand a minimum support price of Rs 3,000 per quintal, stating current rates of Rs 1,580 are below production costs. They seek transparent procurement and compensation for past losses, arguing that rule changes alone won’t resolve their financial distress.

West Bengal’s Himsagar mango exports face a setback due to dark spots, a weather-induced disease affecting fruit quality. Continuous rain followed by high temperatures during the bagging stage led to the issue, potentially impacting overseas shipments. Despite this, exporters remain hopeful about fulfilling remaining orders.